(NewsNation) — Gal Gadot is looking to clarify comments she made that seemingly blamed the live-action “Snow White’s” failure on anti-Israel sentiments in Hollywood. 

Speaking on Israeli TV Friday, she said pressure on celebrities to criticize Israel contributed to the movie’s poor box office. 

“I was sure this movie was going to be a huge hit. And then it happened,” she said, referencing the Oct. 7 attacks.  

On Sunday, the “Kicking Out Shoshana” star took to Instagram to explain her comments.  

“I was honored to join an extraordinary interview with inspiring interviewers, whose questions go straight to the heart,” Gadot, who is Israeli, said. “Sometimes we respond to questions from an emotional place. When the film came out, I felt that those who are against Israel criticized me in a very personal, almost visceral way.”  

Rachel Zegler’s support for Palestine

The comments from Gadot come as her “Snow White” co-star, Rachel Zegler, has also drawn attention for her public support for Palestine.

Zegler was embroiled in controversy over her political views and criticism of the original Disney movie, before and after its release.  

The actress, who starred as the titular Snow White, has been outspoken on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. 

Following the release of the “Snow White” trailer, Zegler posted online, “And always remember, free Palestine.” 

Disney reportedly was concerned the actress would derail its $270 million film, according to Variety. 

Marc Platt, a producer of the film, flew to New York in August 2024 to speak to Zegler about removing the post, Variety reported, but she refused. 

In 2022, Zegler told “Extra” the original, animated version of “Snow White” was “extremely dated when it comes to the ideas of women being in roles of power and what a woman’s fit for in the world. … There’s a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her. Weird. So, we didn’t do that this time.”