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The 97th Academy Awards saw Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler presenting together; immediately sparking online buzz amidst Snow White controversy. Although neither has spoken about reported tensions, fans responded immediately. A viral tweet summed up the sentiment:
"Oh Oscars, you are MESSYYYY."
Others chimed in:
"Messy to put those two presenting"
"You could tell they didn't want to present together."
Rachel Zegler, who was slammed for referring to the 1937 film as old-fashioned, has received backlash, while Gal Gadot has remained mum. Their short Oscars moment reignited social media debate about the movie and their reported feud.
Disney's Snow White has been at the center of controversy, shaping audience opinions
The remake of Snow White, scheduled for release in March 2025, has been controversial since its announcement. The controversy was ignited when Rachel Zegler's previous interviews started trending again, where she labeled the original movie's plot as problematic according to today's standards.
Critics of the project have raised eyebrows about what direction Disney is headed, with some anticipating a negative box office result. One of the most popular remarks on the Oscars night was:
"Nobody's gonna watch THIS version of Snow White this month lol it's gonna be a major flop."
Adding to the outrage, early set images showed dramatic changes to the appearance of the seven dwarfs, further polarizing audience opinions. While some have applauded Disney for bringing the story into the modern era, others have accused it of going too far from the original. A portion of fans has attributed blame to Rachel Zegler's comments, with one user claiming,
"Thanks to one of them who is a Gen Z, this movie will flop."
As for Gal Gadot, she has kept her press appearances centered on the character, labeling the Evil Queen as "deliciously evil" and talking up the movie's visual majesty. Her strategy has been received differently with viewers, one of whom created a viral statement on Oscars night that said:
"When the villain is hotter than the princess, Gal Gadot is class."
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No actress has publicly commented on feud rumors, but their Oscars moment stokes talk
Despite all the online speculation, neither Gal Gadot nor Rachel Zegler has commented on the working relationship between them. No official reports establish any personal friction between them, and their appearances together have been few outside of Snow White promotional appearances.
But the Oscars moment only fueled more speculation. Fans analyzed their presentation and some made comments about them not interacting with one another. An offbeat post that picked up some traction explained:
"You can see they hate each other. Gal Gadot's face says everything."
While the Academy Awards have a reputation for meticulously planning presenter pairings, putting Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler together has been questioned. Some wondered if it was deliberately done to create a buzz; others considered it a normal pairing. In any case, their short stint has maintained the spotlight on Snow White and its pending release.
The Oscars moment contributes to Snow White's publicity, but will it affect the film's reception?
Increased debate for Snow White in the run-up to the Oscars has provoked inquiry as to whether the debate will influence the film's box office performance. While social media responses tend to magnify dialogue, it is uncertain whether the general public will be swayed by online debates.
With the film's release date near, Disney and the actresses can speak about some of these issues in future promotional activity. For the moment, the Oscars moment has only widened the gap in audience perceptions. As one user quipped:
"Who's the fairest of them all?"
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