Rachel Zegler defends the new version of “Snow White” after the criticism she has received

In recent years there have been many productions that have raised criticism for their alleged forced inclusion. For example, in “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” many pointed out that an elf was black and Tesla CEO Elon Musk even mentioned that there was a forced role of female characters.

The Walt Disney Company’s rat house wasn’t without controversy either. Halle Bailey’s decision as ‘The Little Mermaid’ or a kiss between two women in ‘Lightyear’ has set social networks on fire. Now, this company has again received criticism for the remake of ‘Snow White’in front of which the leading actress, Rachel Zegler has shown her displeasure.

The actress, who also stars in ‘West Side Story’, confessed to being upset after criticizing the decision that a Latin actress plays the role of Snow White. From comments accusing this new Disney princess of being politically correct, the actress stated in an interview Vanity FairThis is what is needed today.

People make these jokes that she will be politically correct Snow White when she’s more like she should be. “

“It’s an 85-year-old cartoon,” continues Zegler, “and our version is a refreshing story about a young woman with more roles than waiting for her prince,” Rachel also said, referring to the time and context difference in which frames both the classic 1937 film and this new contemporary production.

Similarly, Zegler remembers being exhausted during the “West Side Story” press tour when it was announced that she would star in “Snow White”. Commenting on how grotesque it was to have to answer so many questions on cultural issues and justify why she was chosen to be one Disney Princess, who is not associated with her skin color.

Another controversy in which the new ‘Snow White’ was also framed

The Marc Webb-directed film (The Amazing Spider-Man) was criticized both for having a Latin actress as the lead, like Rachel Zegler herself, and for measures such as hiring a consultant to oversee the treatment of characters with achondroplasia. after the protests of the actor Peter Dinklage.

This is because the actor, known for playing Tyrion in the “Game of Thrones” series, also criticized the Walt Disney Company, emphasizing the portrayal of the seven dwarfs in the film, inviting the company to reflect on the vision he gave by presenting these characters. living together in a cave.