US EditionRachel Zegler refused Disney's request to delete pro-Palestine tweet, netizens praise ‘incredibly principled and authentic’ actress
- Rachel Zegler, the star of Disney's live-action Snow White, posted a 'Free Palestine' message on social media last year after the trailer's release, sparking controversy.
- Zegler's post, which has been viewed by over 9 million people, led to criticism from Disney executives due to concerns about its impact on the film and potential association with Gal Gadot, her Israeli costar.
- Following the social media post, Disney executives discussed the matter with Zegler's representatives, and producer Marc Platt flew to New York to speak with her directly, though the conversation's content remains unknown.
- Zegler refused to delete the post, even after facing pressure and Disney subsequently hiring a social media guru to filter her posts, while Gal Gadot, who received death threats and required additional security, focused on supporting hostages and avoided directly linking her views to the film's promotion.
- Despite film critics lauding Zegler's performance, the Disney film *Snow White*, which had a $270 million production budget and a $100 million marketing budget, opened to a disappointing $43 million domestically and received a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes, leading to speculation that the controversies surrounding Zegler's social media activity may have contributed to its box office failure.
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