US EditionRachel Zegler Gives Disney Stern Warning About 'Pirates' With Johnny Depp
- Disney's live-action remake of Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler, has been review bombed and received generally negative reviews, with some critics describing it as "toe-curlingly terrible".
- The backlash against the film and Zegler appears to be fueled by her political views, including pro-Palestine and anti-Donald Trump sentiments expressed on social media, as well as criticisms of the original film's dated portrayal of women.
- IMDb's rating mechanism detected unusual voting activity, resulting in a score of 1.5 out of 10, with 91.1% of reviewers giving it the lowest possible rating, while Rotten Tomatoes, which requires user verification, shows a more favorable audience score of 74%.
- Rachel Zegler, a 23-year-old West Side Story actor, shared a post on X in August 2023 thanking fans for their support of the film's trailer, and included the statement, "and always remember, free Palestine."
- Some perceive the negative reactions as a smear campaign against Rachel Zegler, with some arguing that actors, especially women and people of color, are often unfairly targeted for expressing their political opinions, potentially impacting their careers and leading to a culture of silence from studios and media outlets.
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The House of Mouse has been granting many of its classics a reprise.Disney (3) Halle Bailey in 'The Little Mermaid' (2023); Rachel Zegler in 'Snow White' (2025); Mufasa in 'The Lion King' (2019)For nearly a century, Disney has enchanted the hearts of millions with its storybook animated films. While sequels, spinoffs, and shorts have all helped keep the magic alive, the studio has been really banking on one strategy in particular: the live-actio…
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The Independent (US)Review trolls tank new Snow White film after Rachel Zegler ‘smear campaign’
Zegler‘s off-screen personality is getting attacked by trolls in wake of film’s release
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