Actress Rachel Zegler, who stars as Snow White in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake, has issued a public apology for controversial remarks she made about President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters.
The comments, in which Zegler expressed hostility toward Trump and his 76 million voters, sparked widespread backlash.
In her statement, Zegler attributed the remarks to an “excess of emotion” during the tense post-election period. “I deeply regret my choice of words,” she said. “It was wrong to express myself in that way, and I sincerely apologize to anyone I hurt.”
The controversy comes at a critical moment for Zegler, with her high-profile Disney film set for release in a few months. Some fans have called for Disney to address the incident, though the company has not yet commented.
Critics of Zegler’s remarks have argued that her comments run counter to the themes of kindness and inclusion embodied by her character, Snow White.
Zegler concluded her apology by stating, “I will strive to be more thoughtful and respectful in the future, regardless of my personal feelings about politics.”
