Snow White Star Rachel Zegler Gets Blasted by Producer’s Son

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Regardless of Disney’s might, it becomes crucial to address why a film like Snow White, with an opening of $43 million, fell short of expectations at the box office. The movie has been embroiled in several controversies since its early development stages, and this weekend’s release seems to have only added to them. The most recent controversy revolves around finger-pointing about the film’s underwhelming opening, with the blame apparently being placed on its lead actress, Rachel Zegler. This accusation may not be justified, but it hasn’t stopped Marc Platt’s son from further fueling the confusing narrative that Zegler is solely responsible for the film’s reception.

The story traces back to an article by Variety detailing the chaos behind-the-scenes of the movie “Snow White.” The article delves into many aspects, but it appears much of it implicates Zegler and her social media posts as the possible cause for the controversy surrounding its launch and divisive audience response. It’s been reported that during the promotion of the film’s first trailer on X, the actress thanked her fans and also posted, “and always remember, free Palestine.” This post stirred up Disney, leading to executives reaching out to Zegler’s team, and even the producer, Marc Platt, personally flying to New York to discuss the post with her.

Based on accounts, Gal Gadot, a fellow actress who hails from Israel, faced multiple death threats following Zegler’s post. These threats led Disney to enhance security measures for Gadot and her family at their expense. As someone commented, “She wasn’t aware of the implications of her actions in terms of the movie, Gal, or anyone else.” Interestingly, Gadot’s own contentious remarks and political standpoint were not addressed in the Variety article.

Marc Platt’s Son Blames Rachel Zegler for ‘Snow White’s Box Office

Over time, Zegler’s post garnered significant attention online, with many people supporting her stance on free speech. Some criticized Platt for appearing to scold Zegler, especially after the actress posted a message expressing disdain towards Donald Trump and his supporters following the presidential election, which read “F Donald Trump” and “May Trump supporters never know peace.” This exchange led to Platt claiming that she suggested the upcoming Disney film might not be suitable for a specific segment of America. Eventually, they agreed that Zegler would work with a social media consultant who would review all her posts before the movie’s release.

A user named @brynnd13 criticized Jonah Platt on Instagram, commenting about Marc’s alleged action of reprimanding a young actress in NYC. The comment read, “I find it inappropriate and unwarranted that your father traveled to NYC to scold an actress. Don’t you think so? After all, everyone has the right to freedom of speech. It’s disappointing to see such behavior from your father.” Jonah Platt’s reply seemed defensive and insensitive as he continued to place blame on Halle Bailey for the movie Snow White‘s failure.

Wow, it seems like you really want to express your thoughts. Let me tell you a story about a situation that happened in the entertainment industry. A young employee, working on a big Disney production worth hundreds of millions of dollars, decided to mix her personal politics into promoting the movie. This move caused a stir and upset the film’s producer, who is also her father. He had to fly across the country to handle the situation, leaving his family behind.

This incident highlights adult responsibility and accountability. The employee’s actions not only disrupted the film’s success but also affected everyone involved in its production – from the actors to the crew, and even the blue-collar workers who rely on its success for their livelihood.

Free speech is important, but it doesn’t mean you can say whatever you want without consequences when you’re employed. In this case, the employee’s actions put the entire project at risk, and that’s not something to be encouraged or tolerated. Narcissism shouldn’t be coddled or ignored.

There appears to be a inconsistency in how things are being handled here. Gal Gadot has openly expressed her support for Israel, which is her prerogative, and she did so even before the release of Snow White, making it known that she was involved in the film. On the other hand, the other actress faced criticism for voicing her opinions before the movie’s premiere. While both women are entitled to their beliefs, it seems that Gadot encountered less backlash for inserting her personal views into discussions prior to the film’s release. In a recent interview before Snow White hit theaters, Gadot commented:

Instead of celebrities discussing politics, I prefer focusing on entertainment and spreading positivity. However, when a tragic event like the Oct. 7 abductions occurred, affecting innocent people regardless of age or background, including Holocaust survivors, I felt compelled to speak out. I was appalled by the prevalence of hate, ignorance, and bias in some individuals’ perspectives, as well as the unfairness I’ve seen in the media at times. Consequently, I felt it necessary to voice my concerns.

Both these women are allowed their views, yet it feels awkward to chide one while sparing the other. It would be interesting to know if Disney took measures to shield Zegler from hateful online critics who reacted negatively to her casting as Snow White. Perhaps the filmmakers could have managed the $270 million budget more wisely, or perhaps audiences are growing weary of live-action Disney adaptations. Regardless of the reason, unfairly scapegoating Zegler in the media is unjustified.

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2025-03-26 21:32