Gal Gadot has lately been receiving a lot of backlash for her acting abilities, especially now that Snow White has been released. The film, which is already drowning in controversy, has become a viral punching bag for Gadot.
From mocking her online to questioning why she’s still receiving roles, netizens aren’t holding back at all. So how did Gadot’s performances become the internet’s favorite meme, and will this affect her Hollywood career?
Gal Gadot’s portrayal of the Evil Queen in Snow White
From the moment Snow White hit theatres, one thing became painfully clear: Gal Gadot wasn’t just bad at playing the Evil Queen — she was hilariously bad! She looked like a kid in a school play attempting to be a Disney villain. Her version of the antagonist kept swinging between over-the-top dramatic to bafflingly wooden and inexpressive.
What the role needed was a campy vibe and wicked charm, but Gadot’s interpretation felt like a parody more than an actual performance. Despite the movie’s stunning visuals and a few good elements, her acting overshadowed everything, but not in the way that Disney hoped.
The final result felt less like a fairy tale and more like an accidental comedy. Her portrayal of the Evil Queen has brought her previous performances to light, and she seems to be struggling in almost every single one of them, so it’s surprising to see that the actress is still being cast in such huge projects.
Gal Gadot gets trolled, and people demand accountability from Hollywood
In the past few weeks, snippets of her movies where she’s visibly unable to act have been doing rounds on the internet. Now, that has culminated into a trend where folks are mimicking her performances and uploading them for fun. On the other hand, social media is flooded with outrage from people who believe she is undeserving of getting work in Hollywood.
I genuinely hope she quits after seeing all of this
— Bibi’s Handler (@BibisDadd) March 29, 2025
the casting director needs to be fired immediately pic.twitter.com/5KkIx1U2MP
— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) March 27, 2025
it’s insane how gal gadot still has a career. she is atrocious.
— diablo (@starboydiablo) March 27, 2025
But this critique of her acting has been fueled by several observations, and it’s not just hating on her for the sake of it. Gal Gadot’s limited emotional range leads to performances that feel one-dimensional, plus her dialogue delivery can be stiff and robotic at times, as if she’s simply reading out the lines.
She’s been typecast a lot, as there is more emphasis on her physicality than acting, so we usually see her in action flicks. But unfortunately, now that she’s trying out something different in Snow White, it’s not landing either.
Whether Gadot’s career will survive the storm is yet to be seen. People have taken notice of her shortcomings as an actress, so she could either stick to the monotonous roles or work diligently on improving her skills.
Snow White is currently in theaters.
