A video of Kylie Cantrall rolling her eyes at Malia Baker during an interview has ignited speculation about a feud between the Descendants stars, with fans pointing to an alleged love triangle involving Zombies actor Malachi Barton.
The Viral Eye-Roll Clip
On July 15, 2026, an Etalk interview featuring Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker went viral. When asked what their new movie Descendants: Wicked Wonderland taught them about friendship, Malia responded, 'loyalty and trust,' prompting Kylie to visibly roll her eyes. The clip spread across X/Twitter, Reels, and TikTok, with users questioning the tension.
Former Friendship
Kylie and Malia were previously close friends, often laughing together in interviews for their first film, Descendants: The Rise of Red. In 2025, they joined the Zombies 4 cast on the Worlds Collide Tour, where their relationship reportedly soured.
Alleged Love Triangle
During the tour, fans speculated that Kylie was dating Malachi Barton. The pair never confirmed the relationship but were often seen together. They reportedly split near the tour's end. Shortly after, Malia's sister shared a photo of Malia and Malachi holding hands at a Christmas market, leading to dating rumors. On November 17, 2025, Kylie unfollowed both Malia and Malachi on Instagram. It remains unclear if Malia and Malachi are still together.
Kylie's Upcoming Album
Kylie appears ready to address the drama in her music. In an April interview with Galore about her upcoming album Valley Girl Problems, she said, 'I wrote this album like a diary, the lyrics are honest and vulnerable because I dug into my personal life and didn’t shy away from the messy parts.' She added, 'Even my very public love triangle. That particular situation unraveled while in the midst of writing so naturally there will be songs that reflect the hurt and betrayal.' The album releases on July 24, 2026.
Broader Context
Disney has a history of star feuds and love triangles, from Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez over Nick Jonas to the Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Joshua Bassett situation. The Descendants and Zombies crossover casts continue this tradition.
