Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most controversial of them all? Right now, the internet has its sights set on Disney’s live-action Snow White, and the latest drama involves a very brief fashion choice.
Since the film’s release just a few weeks ago, audiences have been taking to X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok to voice their frustrations. While the movie was already facing an uphill battle with critics, a new point of contention has emerged: Gal Gadot’s iconic wardrobe—or lack thereof.
Fans of the original remember the Evil Queen’s look vividly: the sleek purple dress, the dramatic black cloak, and that signature red clasp. However, in the remake, Gadot’s Queen spends the majority of her screen time in a rotating collection of new, jewel-encrusted gowns.
The real “heart-stopping” moment for nostalgic fans comes during Gadot’s new villain song, “All Is Fair.” After the Queen discovers that the Huntsman betrayed her and Snow White is still alive, she finally steps out in a live-action version of the classic animated outfit.
But don’t blink, or you might miss it. The classic look—featuring a more bejeweled bodice and an updated clasp—is on screen for only about a minute.
“I waited the whole movie for the purple dress, and it was gone before I could even finish my popcorn,” one fan lamented in a viral TikTok review. Others on social media have echoed the sentiment, calling the brief cameo of the original costume a “disappointment” and a “missed opportunity.”
The decision to limit the classic look wasn’t an accident. The remake aims to flesh out the Evil Queen as a more well-rounded, complex character rather than a one-dimensional villain.
To reflect her vanity and obsession with wealth, designers opted for a wardrobe that showcases her love of diamonds and rare gems. While she has significantly more screen time than her animated predecessor, the studio felt she needed multiple high-fashion looks to keep her character feeling “fresh” throughout the film.
Despite the effort to modernize the character, the film has struggled at the box office, quickly becoming one of Disney’s biggest “flops” in recent memory. Critics argue that while the new costumes are stunning, they couldn’t save a story that many feel has lost its magic.
Between the CGI controversy and the casting debates, the one-minute costume reveal is just the latest spark in a very loud online fire. For Gal Gadot fans, the performance was fierce, but many are still wishing she had more time to reign in that iconic purple velvet.
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