US EditionIsland-born actor stars in Wicked and Disney's Snow White remake
- Rachel Zegler shared a throwback photo on Instagram, celebrating her role as Snow White with the caption, '2004 to NOW – dreams really do come true.'
- The 2025 remake of Snow White opened to disappointing box office earnings of $15.5 million domestically on its first day.
- Zegler described starring in the remake as 'the honor of a lifetime' during an interview with Good Morning America.
- The film has faced controversy, including Zegler’s prior criticism of the original Snow White.
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Rachel Zegler Claims 'White Executives' Questioned Her Latina Heritage During 'West Side Story' Casting
Actor Rachel Zegler claimed that skeptical producers questioned her Latina heritage during the casting process for the 2021 West Side Story remake directed by Steven Spielberg. In the remake of the classic 1961 film adaptation, Zegler starred opposite Ansel Elgort as the star-crossed lovers, Maria and Tony.Before the casting was made official, Zegler recalled how "White executives" asked her to prove that her Latina background was "legit" to be …
7 facts about Rachel Zegler, the star of Disney’s controversial live-action ‘Snow White’ movie
After a stellar start in Hollywood, Rachel Zegler is starring in the live-action reboot of “Snow White,” which faced backlash before its release. Zegler broke into the industry in the lead role of Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” reboot, receiving high praise for her performance. Since then, she has starred in a DC movie, the “Hunger Games” prequel movie, and now has a lead role in a Disney princess remake. Fans criticized many aspects of “S…
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BizToc7 facts about Rachel Zegler, the star of Disney's controversial live-action 'Snow White' movie
Rachel Zegler is Disney's new Snow White.Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images for DisneyRising star Rachel Zegler is playing Snow White in Disney's remake of the classic film.Zegler is at the center of the backlash to the film, but critics have praised her performance.Here are 7 facts about the new "Snow White" actor.After a stellar start in Hollywood, Rachel Zegler is starring in the live-action reboot of "Snow White," which faced backlash before its…
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