Rachel Zegler's Snow White Faces Backlash, Support Amid Controversy

Rachel Zegler's casting in Disney's live-action 'Snow White' has sparked significant controversy, particularly due to her comments on social media regarding the film's romantic plot and her support for Palestine, which led to a backlash and increased death threats against her co-star Gal Gadot. Critics on social media have accused Disney of cultural appropriation, while others claim Zegler is being scapegoated for the film's disappointing box office performance of $87 million against a $270 million budget. In response to the threats against Gadot, Disney reportedly increased her security and sent a producer to address Zegler's controversial posts directly. Support for Zegler has emerged from fellow actress Melissa Barrera, who criticized the media portrayal of Zegler as politically radical. Despite the turmoil, Zegler's performance received praise, indicating a disconnect between audience reactions and the surrounding controversies. The situation reflects broader tensions in Hollywood regarding political expressions and representation in film.