Rachel Zegler addresses 'racist' criticism of 'Snow White' casting
What's the story
Rachel Zegler has been receiving flak over her casting in the upcoming live-action remake of Snow White. Ever since the casting was announced in 2021, she received hate because a white person has traditionally depicted the character. The film is aiming to diversify via its casting. Now, she has taken to social media and addressed this criticism and termed it a "nonsensical discourse."
Discourse
Zegler doesn't want to see discourse around her casting
Zegler tweeted, "extremely appreciative of the love I feel from those defending me online, but please don't tag me in the nonsensical discourse about my casting. I really, truly do not want to see it." She also shared photos from her childhood and stated, "Every child knows they can be a princess no matter what." The film is set to release in March 2024.
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extremely appreciative of the love i feel from those defending me online, but please don’t tag me in the nonsensical discourse about my casting.
— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler) July 15, 2023
i really, truly do not want to see it.
so i leave you w these photos! i hope every child knows they can be a princess no matter what pic.twitter.com/AU5PjJutK5