Rachel Zegler, Disney’s Snow White star, is gearing up for the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Announced Saturday, her invite to the fashion world’s biggest night alongside co-chairs Zendaya, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, and Anna Wintour has fans buzzing. The theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrates Black dandyism, linked to the Costume Institute’s latest exhibit. Yet, Zegler’s Snow White role, released in March, casts a shadow of controversy over her debut.
The 2025 Met Gala theme, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.’
Doechii, André 3000, Tyla, Ayo Edibiri and Usher are among this year’s benefit host committee. pic.twitter.com/ri1ySDUepm
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 4, 2025Social media’s ablaze. “Rachel Zegler’s Met Gala invite is huge!” one X user cheered, while another grumbled, “Still mad about her Snow White takes.” Her 2021 critique of the original as “not feminist enough” split fans; some hail her Latina casting, while others, per BBC, see her as a “culture war victim.” Critics panned the film as “toe-curlingly terrible” (The Observer), and co-star Gal Gadot’s pro-Israel stance added fuel to the fire. “Zegler’s a lightning rod,” an X critic noted, blaming Hollywood’s “stagnation.”
Controversial ‘Snow White’ star Rachel Zegler invited to Met Gala — with star-studded guest list revealed https://t.co/Bn5VupPgrr pic.twitter.com/lBaTTNzHHI
— Page Six (@PageSix) April 5, 2025Zegler joins a powerhouse lineup. Zendaya, post her 2024 Maison Margiela peacock stunner, promises more magic. Last year, bad Bunny’s Margiela suit and J.Lo’s Schiaparelli gown set high bars, while Hemsworth’s Met debut adds intrigue. “Zendaya always slays can’t wait!” an X fan raved.
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The Gala, dubbed fashion’s Super Bowl, raises millions for the Costume Institute tickets hit $75,000, often brand-funded. “It’s work, not just glam,” a Reddit user clarified, defending stars amid 2024’s political flak. Zegler’s 2024 Kors gown proved her chops. Vogue called it “water princess vibes.” With drama and dazzle, 2025’s Met is primed to shine.
