“Sean Lennon’s Fiery Clash with Rachel Zegler: Is the ‘Snow White’ Star More ‘Spoiled’ Than We Realized?”
The release of Snow White was not only met with controversy, but its opening weekend numbers were nowhere near box office targets
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Snow White has been in controversial territory ever since the casting announcement of Rachel—who is of Colombian and Polish descent—for the lead character, originally described in the 1812 fairy tale as a princess with “skin as white as snow.”
It was also criticized for turning the Seven Dwarfs into CGI-created “magical creatures” of all sizes and genders.
Rachel was slammed for making political remarks ahead of the film’s release.
Her description of the Disney classic’s remake—including comments about Snow White “not going to be saved by the prince” and “dreaming about becoming the leader” instead of “dreaming about true love”—was not welcomed by many.
Rachel faced immense backlash for her past comments and her description of the Disney remake
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Moreover, there were also rumors about a behind-the-scenes feud brewing between Rachel and her co-star Gal.
Insiders claimed they had no beef during production, but tensions arose ahead of the release.
Rachel called Gal a “a professional pageant queen” in an Instagram reply following their joint appearance at this year’s Academy Awards. Sources said it was seen as a “dismissive” way of describing the fellow actress.
Observers also felt they were kept apart during promotional activities for the film.
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David Hand, whose father by the same name directed Disney’s original 1937 Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, said the remake was “insulting” and “woke.”
He claimed the new version “destroyed” what his father created almost nine decades ago.
“I mean, it’s a whole different concept, and I just totally disagree with it, and I know my dad and Walt would also very much disagree with it,” David told The Telegraph in 2023.
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Rachel addressed the controversy surrounding the film in a February interview with Vogue Mexico.
“I interpret people’s feelings about this film as passion for it, and what an honor to be able to be a part of something that people are so passionate about,” the West Side Story actress told the magazine.
“We’re not always going to have the same feelings as everyone around us and all we can do is give our best,” she continued.
Sean also received backlash for his comments, with some saying, “The audacity of this nepo baby who is known just for being the son of the least talented Beatles member”
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