{"id":64238,"date":"2025-03-21T10:36:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T14:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=64238"},"modified":"2025-03-31T11:47:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:47:10","slug":"rachel-zegler-sings-praises-of-disney-and-the-original-snow-white-animated-film-after-receiving-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/rachel-zegler-sings-praises-of-disney-and-the-original-snow-white-animated-film-after-receiving-backlash\/64238\/","title":{"rendered":"Rachel Zegler sings praises of Disney and the original Snow White animated film after receiving backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rachel Zegler, who stars as Snow White in Disney\u2019s upcoming live-action remake, is trying to smooth things over after some comments she made about the original 1937 animated film sparked backlash.<\/p>\n

The controversy started when Zegler previously described the classic Disney movie as \u201cweird,\u201d particularly pointing out that Snow White\u2019s love story felt off-putting by today\u2019s standards. Her remarks didn\u2019t sit well with many Disney fans, who felt she was disrespecting the beloved original.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to Thursday, March 20\u2014Zegler appeared on Good Morning America<\/em> to promote the new film, and this time, she had nothing but love for Disney. She gushed about how playing Snow White was \u201cthe honor of a lifetime\u201d and a dream come true for her as a lifelong Disney fan.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis one is certainly extra special,\u201d she shared, emphasizing how grateful she felt to bring the character to life. She also explained that while the new adaptation has a fresh, modern take, it still stays true to the heart of the original film. According to Zegler, Snow White\u2019s innocence, kindness, and emotional depth are timeless qualities that remain at the core of both the new movie and Disney\u2019s storytelling. She described it as a film that speaks to both children and the \u201cinner child\u201d in all of us.<\/p>\n

However, not everyone is on board with this new version of Snow White<\/em>. Some fans of the original are skeptical about the modern changes being made to the story. The film has already been a hot topic of debate, with controversy surrounding not only Zegler\u2019s past comments but also rumors of tension between her and co-star Gal Gadot.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest sources of backlash came from an old interview Zegler did with Extra<\/em>, where she jokingly criticized the animated film\u2019s love story. \u201cThere\u2019s a big focus on her love story with the guy who literally stalks her. Weird, weird,\u201d she remarked at the time. Many fans saw this as an unnecessary dig at a cherished Disney classic and didn\u2019t hold back their anger. Her social media pages were soon flooded with criticism, with some calling her a \u201chypocrite\u201d for accepting a role in a film she seemed to mock.<\/p>\n

Beyond the online drama, all this controversy could spell trouble for Disney at the box office. With a massive budget of $250\u2013270 million, the studio is hoping for a big hit, but negative buzz could hurt its chances.<\/p>\n

Despite the backlash, Disney is moving full steam ahead. Snow White<\/em> is set to hit theaters on March 21, 2025<\/strong>\u2014and only time will tell if audiences embrace this reimagined fairy tale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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