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Rachel Zegler, the star of Disney's live-action Snow White reboot, is defending herself from the backlash she received years ago for criticizing the original animated film's “bizarre” love story.
new Interview with varietyZegler said critics took her comments “out of context” after a 2022 interview footage showed her criticizing the original film about Snow White's romance with the prince who rescued her as outdated. He accused them of “ignoring it.”
“Honestly, I was disappointed that it was perceived this way, because I believe that women can do anything. But I also believe that women can do anything,” she told Hollywood media.
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Snow White reboot actress Rachel Zegler recently said that her detractors deliberately took her out of context in order to “rip her apart” for her comments about the original animated film. (Gilbert Flores/Variety, via Getty Images)
In a 2022 clip from the same year's Disney D23 Expo, Zegler commented that film adaptations of classic fairy tales have become more modern.
“All I'm saying is, it's not 1937 anymore,” she added, adding, “She's not going to be saved by a prince, she's not going to dream of true love. She's not going to know she's capable.” I dream of becoming a leader in the world,” he added. She can become the leader her late father taught her to be: fearless, fair, courageous, and honest. ”
Elsewhere, he commented that some parts of the original film were “bizarre” and that the prince is “literally stalking” Snow White.
Fans of the original Disney Snow White and other cultural critics slammed Zegler's desire for a version of the classic story that incorporated modern gender norms. Since then, the actress has been the subject of ridicule, with many moviegoers online dismissing the new Disney film, which is set to be released in 2025.
Zegler explained in a recent interview that she didn't mean her comments to be offensive, only that the classic Disney character had goals other than falling in love with a prince. said.
She said, “I don't want to box someone in and say, 'If you want love, you can't work.'” Or, “If you want to work, you can't have a family.” That's not true. It can be very frustrating when things are taken out of context or the joke doesn't get across. ”
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Zegler has caused controversy by criticizing the traditional romantic themes of Disney's original animated film Snow White. (Fox News)
The actress also denied allegations that Disney was trying to update the love story to modern times. “A love story is so essential. Many people wrote that we don't do it.” [that storyline] We've always done it that way. That wasn't what we were talking about that day. ”
Zegler went on to suggest that her comments may have been taken out of context by people seeking to disparage famous women. Variety said: “Zegler is not surprised that people are interpreting her comments as intentionally misleading, which is to be expected for an outspoken young woman in the public eye.” said.
The actress continued, “Throughout my life, my career, I've seen women being destroyed. We're going to see that in this election. We're going to see that for a long time. I'm worried that something will happen. Sometimes I feel like this.'' We will return, it certainly felt that way when it happened. ”
In addition to the “Snow White” controversy, Zegler also sparked outrage over anti-Israel statements she shared with Mr. X in August.
After thanking fans for watching the first trailer for Snow White online, he added: “And always remember, a free Palestine.”
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Rachel Zegler, the star of Disney's live-action Snow White reboot, is defending herself from the backlash she received years ago for criticizing the original animated film's “bizarre” love story.
new Interview with varietyZegler said critics took her comments “out of context” after a 2022 interview footage showed her criticizing the original film about Snow White's romance with the prince who rescued her as outdated. He accused them of “ignoring it.”
“Honestly, I was disappointed that it was perceived this way, because I believe that women can do anything. But I also believe that women can do anything,” she told Hollywood media.
'Snow White' actress' video resurfaces, sparking controversy over changes to Disney remake: 'It's not 1937 anymore'
Snow White reboot actress Rachel Zegler recently said that her detractors deliberately took her out of context in order to “rip her apart” for her comments about the original animated film. (Gilbert Flores/Variety, via Getty Images)
In a 2022 clip from the same year's Disney D23 Expo, Zegler commented that film adaptations of classic fairy tales have become more modern.
“All I'm saying is, it's not 1937 anymore,” she added, adding, “She's not going to be saved by a prince, she's not going to dream of true love. She's not going to know she's capable.” I dream of becoming a leader in the world,” he added. She can become the leader her late father taught her to be: fearless, fair, courageous, and honest. ”
Elsewhere, he commented that some parts of the original film were “bizarre” and that the prince is “literally stalking” Snow White.
Fans of the original Disney Snow White and other cultural critics slammed Zegler's desire for a version of the classic story that incorporated modern gender norms. Since then, the actress has been the subject of ridicule, with many moviegoers online dismissing the new Disney film, which is set to be released in 2025.
Zegler explained in a recent interview that she didn't mean her comments to be offensive, only that the classic Disney character had goals other than falling in love with a prince. said.
She said, “I don't want to box someone in and say, 'If you want love, you can't work.'” Or, “If you want to work, you can't have a family.” That's not true. It can be very frustrating when things are taken out of context or the joke doesn't get across. ”
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Zegler has caused controversy by criticizing the traditional romantic themes of Disney's original animated film Snow White. (Fox News)
The actress also denied allegations that Disney was trying to update the love story to modern times. “A love story is so essential. Many people wrote that we don't do it.” [that storyline] We've always done it that way. That wasn't what we were talking about that day. ”
Zegler went on to suggest that her comments may have been taken out of context by people seeking to disparage famous women. Variety said: “Zegler is not surprised that people are interpreting her comments as intentionally misleading, which is to be expected for an outspoken young woman in the public eye.” said.
The actress continued, “Throughout my life, my career, I've seen women being destroyed. We're going to see that in this election. We're going to see that for a long time. I'm worried that something will happen. Sometimes I feel like this.'' We will return, it certainly felt that way when it happened. ”
In addition to the “Snow White” controversy, Zegler also sparked outrage over anti-Israel statements she shared with Mr. X in August.
After thanking fans for watching the first trailer for Snow White online, he added: “And always remember, a free Palestine.”
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