'Snow White' Star Rachel Zegler Slams Caucasian Movie Bosses — Accusing Them of Quizzing Her on Colombian Heritage During 'West Side Story' Casting

Controversial star slams Hollywood ‘white executives’

A Golden Globe winner has hit back at a “bunch of white executives” who questioned her after she was cast in a hit movie.

As Snow White she is not white enough for some viewers, for »West Side Story« she had to assert that she is Latina. Rachel Zegler does not want to know about this and calls critics the reason for her success: talent.

Rachel Zegler blasts 'white Hollywood execs' after having to prove her identity

Rachel Zegler has detailed being asked to prove her heritage by ‘white Hollywood executives’ (Picture: Reuters) Rachel Zegler has revealed she was repeatedly asked to prove her Latina heritage when auditioning for West Side Story. The 23-year-old actress, who is currently promoting the live-action remake of Snow White in which she stars, shot to fame in 2021 when being cast alongside Ansel Elgort in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the beloved 1…

'Snow White' Star Rachel Zegler Slams Caucasian Movie Bosses — Accusing Them of Quizzing Her on Colombian Heritage During 'West Side Story' Casting

Rachel Zegler recalled a time white movie bosses questioned her about her Latin heritage while auditioning for 'West Side Story.'

Rachel Zegler hits back at 'white executives' who questioned her...

Rachel Zegler hit back at a "bunch of white executives" who allegedly questioned her Latina heritage when she auditioned for a role in "West Side Story."

Snow White star Rachel Zegler hits out at ‘white’ movie bosses after shocking request

‘Snow White’ actor said that ‘white executives’ questioned her Colombian heritage when she was being cast in ‘West Side Story’