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The Short Version
Co-stars in Disney's live-action 'Snow White' remake faced media scrutiny and reports of behind-the-scenes tension over differing public stances regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, social media activity, and separate promotional appearances.
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Gadot Denies Rift in Television Interview
In an interview on Israeli TV show 'The A Talks', Gal Gadot stated that she enjoyed working alongside Zegler and denied reports of bad blood, citing broader societal and political pressure as factors in the movie's box office outcomes.
August 16, 2025 · Denial
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August 16, 2025
Gadot Denies Rift in Television Interview
DenialIn an interview on Israeli TV show 'The A Talks', Gal Gadot stated that she enjoyed working alongside Zegler and denied reports of bad blood, citing broader societal and political pressure as factors in the movie's box office outcomes.
Source ↗March 25, 2025
Variety Reports Disney Internal Measures Amid Public Controversy
ReportedA Variety report stated that Disney kept the two leads largely separate during promotional activities and engaged a social media consultant to work with Zegler following online controversies.
Source ↗March 15, 2025
Zegler and Gadot Attend Los Angeles Premiere
Verified eventBoth actresses attended the world premiere of 'Snow White' in Los Angeles, posing for photographs together alongside producer Marc Platt.
Source ↗March 11, 2025
Disney Scales Back Media Access for 'Snow White' Premiere
ReportedVariety reported that Disney elected to scale back press credentials for the 'Snow White' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre, omitting standard red-carpet press interviews.
Source ↗March 2, 2025
Zegler and Gadot Present Award Together at the Oscars
Public statementZegler and Gadot jointly presented the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Media outlets reported a reserved interaction on stage, and Variety subsequently reported that Zegler referred to Gadot as 'a professional pageant queen' in an Instagram comment shortly thereafter.
Source ↗August 15, 2024
Gadot's Social Media Account Briefly Retweets Post Critical of Zegler
ReportedJournalist Amy Spiro documented that Gal Gadot's X account briefly retweeted a tweet criticizing Zegler before the retweet was removed.
Source ↗August 12, 2024
Zegler Posts 'Free Palestine' Message Following Trailer Release
Public statementFollowing the release of the 'Snow White' trailer, Rachel Zegler tweeted a message thanking supporters and ending with 'and always remember, free palestine'. The post drew public commentary comparing her stance to that of co-star Gal Gadot, who previously served in the Israeli Defense Forces.
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Where It Stands
Cooling Off. In August 2025, Gal Gadot addressed the reported rift during a television interview, stating that she enjoyed working with Rachel Zegler and had fun filming, while noting how broader political controversies impacted the movie's box office reception.
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Sources
- 1.SourceGadot Denies Rift in Television Interview · Aug 16, 2025
- 2.SourceVariety Reports Disney Internal Measures Amid Public Controversy · Mar 25, 2025
- 3.SourceZegler and Gadot Attend Los Angeles Premiere · Mar 15, 2025
- 4.SourceDisney Scales Back Media Access for 'Snow White' Premiere · Mar 11, 2025
- 5.SourceZegler and Gadot Present Award Together at the Oscars · Mar 2, 2025
- 6.SourceGadot's Social Media Account Briefly Retweets Post Critical of Zegler · Aug 15, 2024
- 7.SourceZegler Posts 'Free Palestine' Message Following Trailer Release · Aug 12, 2024
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