In a scathing social media tirade, Rachel Zegler, the star of Disney’s upcoming live-action “Snow White” remake, has ignited a firestorm of controversy by unleashing a blistering critique of former President Donald Trump and his supporters.
Zegler, a 23-year-old Broadway actress tapped to play the iconic Disney princess, took to Instagram last week to vent her frustrations over Trump’s election victory, calling it a “deep sickness in this country” and declaring that she hopes “Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace.”
“Leaning Toward A World I Do Not Want To Live In”
In a series of now-deleted Instagram stories, Zegler expressed her dismay over the election results, writing, “I find myself speechless in the midst of this. We’re heading towards a world I don’t want to inhabit, thanks to another four years of hatred. We are headed towards a world where raising my daughter will be challenging.
Zegler, who is not actually married and does not have any children, went on to criticize Trump’s supporters, stating, “There is a deep sickness in this country… shown in the sheer amount of people who showed up for this man who threatens our democracy.” The young actress’s scathing remarks have ignited a firestorm of backlash from Trump’s staunchest supporters, with some Disney fans vowing to boycott the film’s March 2025 release.
Megyn Kelly Calls Zegler A “Pig”
Megyn Kelly, a conservative media personality, responded forcefully to Zegler’s remarks, calling the actress a “pig” and urging Disney to “redo your film again” because of her “nonsense.” “Picture this: a Broadway actress who said, ‘F Biden supporters, may Biden and Kamala never know peace.
‘ Kelly screamed during her SiriusXM show that she would fire that person so fast it would make your head spin. Kelly went on to draw a comparison to the firing of actress Gina Carano from the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” in 2021, suggesting that Zegler’s comments were far more egregious.
Disney Faces Backlash And Controversy
Zegler’s casting in Disney’s live-action “Snow White” remake has been a magnet for controversy since the announcement in 2021, with some critics accusing the company of “woke” casting by choosing a Latina actress to play the traditionally white cartoon character.
The controversy only intensified after Zegler revealed in a 2022 interview that her version of Snow White would be “empowered” and not reliant on a prince to save her, a stark departure from the original animated film.
Now, with Zegler’s latest outburst against Trump and his supporters, Disney finds itself at the center of a political firestorm, with some calling for the company to distance itself from the actress or even recast the role entirely.
A Pivotal Moment For Disney
As the company grapples with the fallout from Zegler’s comments, industry experts suggest that Disney’s response could set the tone for the entertainment industry’s relationship with political discourse in the years to come. “This is an incredible pivot point right now,” Megyn Kelly warned, noting that Disney’s handling of the situation could have far-reaching implications.
With the highly anticipated “Snow White” remake slated for release in March 2025, Disney must now navigate the delicate balance between artistic expression and appeasing its diverse consumer base, all while avoiding further political entanglements. Disney’s ability to navigate through this challenge and emerge unscathed could potentially determine the fate of the young actress and the success of the film.
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