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The casting of Rachel Ziegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen intensified the debate. Traditionally, Snow White is portrayed as a youthful, traditionally "beautiful" princess — a key plot element that fuels her antagonism with the evil stepmother, whose envy stems from her supposed superior beauty. Gal Gadot, renowned for her role as Wonder Woman, is also cast as the Evil Queen, further emphasizing the departure from the original narrative’s focus on physical beauty.

Many fans feel that changing the race of Snow White and casting Gadot as the villain — who is considered more conventionally attractive — complicates the story's core themes. Critics claim such decisions dilute the story’s messaging and undermine its nostalgic appeal.