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A Latina Snow White Is Actually Exactly What We Need Right Now

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When Disney cast Rachel Zegler, a half-Colombian, half-white actress, as Snow White for their latest live-action remake, people were up in arms. Zegler — who is known for her breakout role in "West Side Story," for which she had to continuously prove that she was Latina enough — is again under fire. But this time, the opposite has happened: She's getting pushback for portraying a princess who got her name for having "skin white as snow." This po…

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Remind Me Again What the Rachel Zegler Controversy Is All About?

Whenever I utter the phrase, "I was listening to this podcast" in my home, it's basically a cue for my children to roll their eyes and exit the room before I can finish the sentence. But since you've clicked on...

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A Latina Snow White Is Actually Exactly What We Need Right Now

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'Snow White' fueled controversy, Gal Gadot channeled Netanyahu. The movie is still boring

'Snow White,' starring Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler, is a pointless and inane remake that fails to engage the audience. And as to Gadot's acting: Despite what some Columbia University students may believe, not every Israeli is a natural-born villain

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Rachel Zegler Faced Skepticism Over Her Heritage in West Side Story Auditions – Here's What Happened - theGeek.games

MOVIE NEWS – Rachel Zegler rose to stardom with her breakout role as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s stunning reimagining of the beloved Broadway musical and the 1961 classic film, West Side Story. Though the movie struggled financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, critics and audiences alike applauded its emotional depth and praised Zegler’s heartfelt portrayal of the central heroine. Behind the scenes, however, Zegler encountered unexpe…

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Rachel Zegler Poses for Inez & Vinoodh as Vogue Mexico & Vogue Latin America's March 2025 Cover Girl

IMAGE | VOGUE.MX As editor-in-chief of Vogue Mexico, Karla Martínez de Salas continues propel the magazine to new heights – ultimately cementing it as one of the best editions on the market. In terms of cover stars alone, everyone from Selena Gomez and Christy Turlington to Cameron Diaz and Eva Mendes to Kourtney Kardashian have graced the publication over recent months. Next up on the cover of Vogue Mexico (and Vogue Latin America) for March 20…

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What Is Rachel Zegler's Snow White Controversy About?

Photo Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Rachel Zegler’s role in Disney’s Snow White has been surrounded by controversy since her casting was first announced. From casting decisions to Zegler’s portrayal of the iconic character, this project has sparked strong reactions. With the film’s release, its controversies have once again taken center stage. Here’s what Rachel Zegler’s controversy is about Disney’s live-action Snow White remake h…

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