Rachel Zegler’s “Hit Piece” Reveals Her Cool Factor Like Never Before

An article from Variety seemingly attempts to assign blame to Rachel Zegler for the perceived box office disappointment of “Snow White.”On the contrary, Zegler is the primary reason behind my decision to watch the film. Instead of portraying her in a positive light, the article frames Zegler as a “villain” in this narrative. To me, she comes across as incredibly admirable.

According to the piece, the core issue lies in Zegler’s social media post where she expressed her support with the phrase “and always remember, free Palestine.” While her stance is undeniably valid, the article fails to celebrate her advocacy. Instead, it aligns with producer Marc Platt, who reportedly traveled to New York to urge Zegler to retract her statement (which she refused to do), and with her co-star Gal Gadot, who recently devoted significant time in an interview discussing her pro-Israel stance.

Notably absent from the piece is any acknowledgment of the hate campaign that emerged from right-wing social media users targeting Zegler. This racist movement not only drove her off the platform known as X but also permeated discussions about her wherever her name appeared. Instead, the article insinuates that Gadot received death threats and unfairly attributes the blame to Zegler’s support for Palestine.

“She didn’t understand the repercussions of her actions as far as what that meant for the film, for Gal, for anyone, ” an alleged insider commented. Personally, I find it not only unjust but outright cruel to subject a 23-year-old woman, who simply expressed her belief in Palestinian rights, to death threats. Ultimately, the article emphasizes Zegler’s refusal to back down, which only further enhances my admiration for her.

This sounds like an attempt to blame Zegler for being…right

The Variety piece also cites Zegler’s remarks made at D23 prior to the movie’s release as part of the film’s supposed failure. During the convention, she pointed out that Prince Florian’s actions resemble stalking and highlighted that this version of Snow White would portray a more active character, contrary to the original narrative.

Ironically, her frankness was a key factor that made me interested in seeing the film. I have never been a fan of the original Snow White character; the idea that she runs off into the woods and immediately begins catering to seven men never appealed to me. The reimagined Snow White showcases her kindness and warmth through meaningful actions, crafting her into a more complex character.

These compelling elements of the story motivated me to overcome my initial reluctance. The insights I gained from Zegler’s criticism are what led me to purchase a ticket and watch the film. However, the discussion raised by Jeff Bock, a “box office analyst”mentioned in the Variety article, attributed the movie’s challenges to Zegler’s statements.

“They say all press is good press, but in Snow White’s case, they were unabashedly wrong, ” Bock observed.“Too much negative controversy surrounded this film for years, and it didn’t help that the reviews were subpar, likely pushing many potential viewers toward D+ instead of a theater.” He added that a ‘weak market’ might allow “Snow White”to remain accessible for a while, despite its underwhelming debut.

They continue to hold her Oscar remarks against her

Rachel Zegler as Maria in West Side Story — (20th Century Studios)

Another alleged reason behind Disney’s ire toward Zegler stems from her experience with “West Side Story.”Despite the film receiving a Best Picture nomination, Zegler was not invited to the Oscars. When she revealed this on social media, fans reacted with outrage, ultimately leading to an invitation from the Academy President.

Reports suggest that Disney was displeased about her public reaction because they considered it “airing grievances.”In my view, responding truthfully about not attending the broadcast does not amount to public grievances. Compounding this issue is the fact that Sean Bailey, the former president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, allegedly prevented Zegler from attending the ceremony by not allowing her to return from filming “Snow White.”

All for a single day? You wouldn’t permit her to take a break from filming to attend the Oscars, where she could represent her first-ever Oscar-nominated film? Once again, I find myself firmly in Zegler’s corner.

The entirety of the article from Variety seems constructed to shift the blame onto Zegler. However, I refuse to hold her accountable for any aspect of this situation. Her support for Palestine is not an impetus for the threats that were directed toward Gadot. Similarly, her critiques of the 1937 movie did not detract from the film’s success; if anything, they inspired me to watch it. Ultimately, these events have only solidified my impression of how remarkable Zegler truly is.

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