With the live action of Disney “Snow White” The remake taking place to go out in theaters on March 21, the tensions surrounding the film seem to extend beyond the public reaction, this time involving its two main stars, Rachel Zegler And Gadot Gal.
The contrasting political positions of Gadot and Zegler have also fueled speculation on potential tension. Gadot, who served in the Israeli defense forces, publicly pleaded for the release of Israeli hostages, while Zegler used his platform to express his support for Palestine in the middle of the current conflict in Gaza.
With the release of “Snow White” a few days old, the highly anticipated Disney remake continues to trigger a conversation, both on and off screen.
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Rachel Zegler’s relationship and Gal Gadot would have been tense in the middle of the “Snow White” drama
Sources say that Zegler and Gadot are not particularly close and have few common points outside their work on the film.
An initiate said People magazine The fact that their different life experiences, including their age gap and their contrasting political opinions, contributed to the distance between them.
“Rachel has nothing in common with Gal Gadot, a mother of four,” revealed the source. “In addition to that, their political opinions differ, adding to tension.”
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Despite any rumor tension in their dynamics, the two actresses should attend the first of Los Angeles of the film at the El Capitan Theater on March 15. The duo previously appeared together during major promotional events, in particular the D23 Disney Expo in 2022 and the 2024 Academy Awards, where they have jointly presented the price for the best visual effects.
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The absence of Gal Gadot of the first of the first Spanish Sparks in the middle of the drama of Rachel Zegler
“It is not like a situation of” stay far from me, “said the source.” They were together at the Oscars. They will be together this weekend.
While some sources suggest that there is no animosity between the co-stars, another initiate said that their interactions had remained strictly professional.
“Gal is bored by the drama of cinema,” said the initiate. “She liked to film. She agreed with Rachel, but they are not friends. They have nothing in common … They did a job together, and that’s it. »»
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Rachel Zegler’s comments “ Snow White “ Stretch the counterpoup while the initiate claims Gal Gadot disapprove of
Since he was interpreted as the emblematic princess in 2021, Zegler has been at the center of the controversy.
The actress of “West Side Story”, who is of Colombian and Polish origin, faced the racist reaction of certain social media users on a Latina presented in the traditionally white role. Zegler also aroused criticism after calling the original 1937 animated film “dated” and expressing that remake would adopt a more modernized approach to history.
According to a source, Gadot, who plays The Evil Queen, does not agree with the approach of Zegler in the film’s speech. “Gal’s attitude is that you do not criticize and do not cause drama for a project you have signed to do. She just doesn’t understand, ”said the initiate People.
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Disney would find it difficult to brake Rachel Zegler as the controversy develops
Meanwhile, sources say that Disney leaders have struggled to manage the in progress controversy.
An initiate said Page six“Disney’s main actress is out of control. They do not know what to do … It’s a 20 -year -old franc, and the Disney leaders called her directly and asked him to reduce his messages. They called her management, but she will not listen to. “”
While Zegler remained vocal on various social and political subjects, Gadot also drew attention to his position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Gal Gadot talks about Jewish identity and world reactions in the middle of the controversy “Snow White”
The star of “Wonder Woman”, who is Jewish, was frank in his support for Israel on social networks.
“My name is Gal, I am a mother, a woman, a sister, a girl, an actress, I am Israeli and I am Jewish,” she said in a speech to The annual anti-deficiency league summit In New York on March 4. “I’m going to repeat it. My name is Gal. And I’m Jewish.”
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“Isn’t it crazy to simply say that, just expressing such a simple fact on whom I am looks like a controversial statement? But unfortunately, this is where we are today,” she continued, adding later: “I never imagined that in the streets of the United States, and different cities of the world, we do not see people.” Wake up. “
With “Snow White” which is preparing for theaters on March 21, it seems that the persistent drama surrounding its release continues to overshadow the film itself.
