Rachel Zegler, the 24-year-old actress cast in Disney’s live-action Snow White, revealed in a recent interview that backlash from her own controversial comments led to mental health struggles requiring therapy and medication. Her remarks included attacks on the original 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, political hostility toward President Donald Trump and his supporters, and a pro-Palestinian statement during a promotional post.
Disney’s live-action Snow White has officially closed out its theatrical run with a disappointing $205.5 million global box office haul—falling far short of its estimated $410 million cost. The film, plagued by scandal and political backlash, has become the studio’s worst-performing remake in a decade, marking another failure in a growing trend of ideologically reworked classics.
Disney's live-action remake of Snow White has been officially banned in Lebanon due to the inclusion of Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who portrays the Evil Queen in the film.
Disney's latest live-action adaptation, "Snow White," experienced a lackluster debut at the box office, raising concerns about the film's financial trajectory.
Actress Rachel Zegler is once again addressing the backlash over her past comments about Disney’s Snow White, now claiming that the criticism stems from fans’ deep “passion” for the original 1937 film. In a recent interview with Vogue Mexico, Zegler attempted to smooth over tensions as the live-action remake nears its release.
Disney’s live-action Snow White remake continues to face significant backlash, as both of its trailers have now surpassed one million dislikes each on YouTube.
