Rachel Zegler Says Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Backlash Is Due to ‘Passion’ For the Original Movie: ‘We’re Not Always Going to Agree With Everyone’

Rachel Zegler, who plays Snow White in the newest Disney live-action adaptation, attributes the criticism it’s receiving to intense affection for the original movie.

Since the release of “The Lion King” in 2019, Disney’s live-action remakes have experienced some downturn. The reimagining of “Snow White,” however, has sparked debate in certain communities, largely due to the Colombian heritage of star Ximena Zegler. This controversy reached its peak when Zegler labeled the 1937 original as outdated, describing the prince as a stalker. Now, Zegler attributes the backlash to overly protective feelings towards a cherished Disney classic.

Zegler shared with Vogue Mexico, “I perceive the feelings towards this movie as intense enthusiasm.” It’s a privilege to be involved in something that stirs such strong emotions. Not everyone will align with those who work on the project around us, and all we can do is give our best.

(Quotes were independently translated from Spanish to English by EbMaster)

She went on to say, “I get that the discussion stems from the community not wanting to be perceived as a single entity, but being Latino and working in this field means we aim to embody the entire dispersal. I’ve lived my own journey, and it’s reflected in my story; it’s something I continually embody in my daily life. No one can deny or diminish that aspect of me.

Following the announcement of her role in “Snow White,” Zegler addressed the online criticism during an interview on “Actors on Actors,” explaining that the conversation about X (previously known as Twitter) persisted for several days due to widespread upset.

As a cinema enthusiast, I understand the importance of guiding them appropriately. In the grand scheme, I’ve got a task at hand that I’m thrilled about. I get to embody a Latin princess on screen – what an exciting opportunity!

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2025-02-25 05:17