Rachel Zegler Apologizes for Anti-Trump Comments After Backlash: ‘I Let My Emotions Get the Best of Me’

As someone who has followed Rachel Zegler‘s career with great interest, it is disheartening to see her having to apologize for expressing her political views. In today’s society, it seems that certain individuals are held to a different standard based on their political beliefs, and this is a trend I find troubling.


In a recent statement, Rachel Zegler has expressed regret over comments she made following the re-election of Donald Trump. These comments, which included phrases such as “Fuck Donald Trump” and “May Trump supporters… and Trump himself never know peace,” have sparked criticism from conservatives like Megyn Kelly, who called for her dismissal from Disney’s live-action “Snow White.

Hello all, I want to genuinely apologize for the post about the election I shared on Instagram a week ago. In the heat of my feelings, I lost sight of what’s important.

She went on to say, “This past week has touched many hearts deeply, yet I stand firm in the conviction that each person deserves their unique perspective, however different it may be from mine. I’m resolute in my efforts to foster a brighter future through constructive contributions.

In a post on her Instagram story following the election, the actor from “West Side Story” and “Romeo + Juliet” expressed disbelief and dismay, predicting another four years filled with hostility.

In a post, Zegler expressed concern about a serious problem in the nation, evident by the multitude of people supporting a man who poses a threat to our democracy. She referred to this individual as Trump, who managed to outvote Kamala Harris in both the Electoral College and popular vote. She concluded her message with an expression of affection for those needing it today, and underlined the significance of grassroots politics. To end her note, she wrote “I dislike Donald Trump intensely.

Previously involved in cultural disputes over her comments on “Snow White,” Zegler has sparked another round of right-wing indignation. On her SiriusXM radio show, Kelly criticized the 23-year-old actress, remarking, “Disney, you’ll need to remake your movie again because this woman is unrefined and you dismissed Gina Carano for less severe actions. She must be removed. I’m sorry, Disney, she needs to go immediately… There’s something amiss about her.

Kelly spoke about Disney’s decision to dismiss Gina Carano from “The Mandalorian” following her remarks equating the experiences of conservative Americans today with those of Jews during the Holocaust.

Actress Zegler, who has won a Golden Globe, is at present playing the lead in “Romeo + Juliet” on Broadway. Following her debut in Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story,” she secured roles in “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” and starred in the “Hunger Games” spinoff “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” Additionally, she provided voice-over work for Netflix’s animated movie “Spellbound” and features in Kyle Mooney’s comedy film titled “Y2K.

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2024-11-15 19:46