Over the past year, red carpets have been filled with actresses tailoring their premiere looks to match the themes of their films. That hasn't been the case for Snow White, starring Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler, which hits theaters this weekend.
Amid tensions between the two leads, Disney opted against the usual grand joint premieres, freeing them from the expectation of dressing in homage to Snow White or the Evil Queen. Over the weekend, a low-key, press-free screening was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Rachel Zegler at Snow White premiere
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The rift between Gadot and Zegler stems from Zegler’s political statements. In August 2024, she posted a post on X calling to "free Palestine," sparking backlash given Gadot being Israeli. The controversy overshadowed the film’s promotion, and with Zegler’s history of controversial remarks, distributors likely sought to minimize risk.
On Saturday, the two attended the premiere separately — Gadot in a black lace Chloe dress previously showcased in Paris, Zegler in a romantic blush-pink taffeta gown by Dior. They posed briefly with the production team but did not share photos together on social media. After giving short interviews, both left in different directions.
Zegler’s styling choices in recent weeks have leaned into her Snow White role. With the help of her stylist, Sarah Slutsky Tooley, she has worn a series of princess-inspired dresses, including a strapless corset gown with a red heart centerpiece by Australian designer Paul Vasileff for the Tokyo premiere — attended without Gadot — and a floral-embroidered Elie Saab gown for the Spanish premiere in Segovia.
Zegler maintained the aesthetic even at the Oscars, where she presented an award alongside Gadot. She wore a strapless, gem-embellished gray tulle gown by Dior for the ceremony and later changed into a vintage lace halter dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen at Vanity Fair’s afterparty.
Gadot, meanwhile, took a different approach. Whether or not she included a yellow-ribbon hostage pin, her fashion choices distanced her from the "Evil Queen" persona — both visually and symbolically. Throughout the awards season, she maintained a polished, understated elegance.
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She wowed audiences in an Armani Prive gown at the Golden Globes, stunned them in a red Prada dress at the Oscars and opted for a less successful Prada look at the Vanity Fair afterparty. While her black lace Chloe dress on Saturday was trendy, it lacked the expected star power.
Gadot shines when she steers clear of fleeting trends. This was evident at Milan Fashion Week, where she attended the Prada show in a sophisticated ensemble, later mirrored in her interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she wore a black skirt and sweater adorned with mirror-like embellishments from Altuzarra’s upcoming fall collection.
Her refined aesthetic extended to two major magazine covers: DuJour and Harper’s Bazaar Spain, where she donned a chocolate-brown power suit by Saint Laurent. Another standout was her tailored suit for Good Morning America.
The week culminated in an undisputed victory for Gadot as she became the first Israeli actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For the milestone event, she chose a white fringed mini dress by Jil Sander, paired with silver heels and a beaming smile.