Mirror, mirror on the wall, who are the most stylish costars of them all?
Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot took over the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, March , for the highly anticipated premiere of Disney’s live-action Snow White. The duo didn’t just show up; they leaned into the “Method Dressing” trend, perfectly channeling their onscreen personas for the waiting cameras.
Zegler, , looked every bit the Disney Princess in a pale rose-colored strapless gown. The ethereal look featured a corseted bodice adorned with delicate butterfly appliqués and a voluminous skirt that swept the carpet. With an elegant updo and a shimmering diamond necklace, she was the picture of “resilience”—a key theme for this new interpretation of the character.
On the flip side, Gal Gadot, , proved it’s good to be bad. The Wonder Woman star channeled the Evil Queen in a striking, sheer black lace dress. The edgy ensemble featured a ruffled miniskirt layered over a floor-length skirt, topped off with a dramatic jeweled statement necklace.
The “good vs. evil” fashion moment quickly sparked buzz on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, as fans praised the actresses for their contrasting aesthetics. However, the glamorous night follows what many have called a “rocky road” for the Marc Webb-directed musical.
Since its announcement in , the film has faced its share of viral controversy. Zegler, who is of Colombian and Polish descent, has been open about navigating racist backlash regarding her casting. While the original film described the princess as having “skin as white as snow,” the version offers a fresh origin story. Zegler revealed that in this film, the name “Snow White” refers to the character surviving a snowstorm as a baby.
“I interpret people’s feelings about this film as their passion for the character,” Zegler told Vogue Mexico, addressing the critiques. “What an honor to be a part of something that people are so passionate about.”
The production also made headlines following comments from Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage, who criticized the “backwards story” of the seven dwarfs. In response, Disney confirmed they have been “consulting with members of the dwarfism community” to avoid reinforcing stereotypes.
Despite the discourse, the energy in L.A. was pure magic. This premiere follows a stunning event in Segovia, Spain, where Zegler performed the original song “Waiting on a Wish” at a real-life castle.
With the film hitting theaters on March , the countdown is officially on to see if the Evil Queen’s magic can rival Snow White’s kindness. One thing is for sure: the fashion is already legendary.
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