Profile of Rachel Zegler, the New Hollywood Star Making Waves in the Live-Action Film 'SNOW WHITE'!

Kapanlagi.com - Who is Rachel Zegler? This young actress and singer from the United States suddenly became the center of attention after being chosen to play SNOW WHITE in Disney's live-action film. Born on May 3, 2001, in New Jersey, her career skyrocketed after her role in WEST SIDE STORY (2021). Why is it controversial? Because of her comments about the 1937 animated film Snow White, which disappointed many Disney fans.

What has her career journey been like? From covering songs on YouTube to winning a Golden Globe Award, Rachel's journey is truly inspiring. She even beat out 30,000 audition participants to land the role of Maria in WEST SIDE STORY. Her success proves her extraordinary talent.

When will the film SNOW WHITE be released? Directed by Marc Webb and also starring Gal Gadot, the film is scheduled to premiere in March 2025. Will the controversy affect its success? We'll just have to wait and see!

1. Rachel Zegler's Career Journey from the Beginning

Rachel Zegler's profile in the film Snow White. (credit:instagram.com/rachelzegler)

Rachel Zegler was born on May 3, 2001, in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was named after the character Rachel Green from the series Friends. From a young age, she showed her talent in the performing arts.

While still in school, Zegler was active in various musical theater productions. She performed in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2016), THE LITTLE MERMAID (2017), 42ND STREET (2018), and SHREK THE MUSICAL (2019). Despite her talent, she did not win the four Metro Award nominations she received.

2. Rachel Zegler's Success in Hollywood

Profile of Rachel Zegler in the film Snow White. (credit:instagram.com/rachelzegler)

Zegler's career skyrocketed when Steven Spielberg chose her as Maria in West Side Story (2021). She landed this role after beating out 30,000 other applicants.

Her performance in the film earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, making her the youngest winner in the history of the awards. After that, she starred in SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS (2023) and THE HUNGER GAMES: A BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (2023) as Lucy Gray Baird.

3. Rachel Zegler Selected as Snow White

Profile of Rachel Zegler in the film Snow White. (credit:instagram.com/rachelzegler)

In 2021, Disney announced that Zegler would portray SNOW WHITE in a live-action film set to be released in March 2025. This decision was met with a variety of reactions.

Some supported the diversity in Disney's casting, while others questioned why Disney did not choose an actress who looks more like the classic character Snow White. However, the most attention-grabbing was Zegler's controversial statement regarding the classic animated film.

4. Controversy Over Rachel Zegler's Statement About Snow White

Rachel Zegler's profile in the film Snow White. (credit:instagram.com/rachelzegler)

In various interviews, Zegler stated that the animated film SNOW WHITE (1937) is outdated and irrelevant to modern values. She criticized how the character Snow White in the old film is too focused on the love story.

She also mentioned that the element of love in the film feels strange because it depicts a relationship with someone who stalks Snow White. Additionally, she admitted that as a child, she was afraid to watch the film and only saw it once.

5. The Impact of Controversy on the Live-Action Snow White Film

Rachel Zegler's profile in the film Snow White. (credit:instagram.com/rachelzegler)

Zegler's statement sparked debate among Disney fans. Many feel that as the lead actress, she should have more respect for the original work that serves as the basis for her film.

As a result of this controversy, speculation has arisen that Disney could face losses of up to USD 100 million due to protests from fans. Some link the potential failure of this film to Zegler's attitude, which is seen as disrespectful to Disney's legacy.

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