- Rising star Rachel Zegler is playing Snow White in Disney’s remake of the classic film.
- Zegler is at the center of the backlash to the film, but critics have praised her performance.
- Here are 7 facts about the new “Snow White” actor.
After a stellar start in Hollywood, Rachel Zegler is starring in the live-action reboot of “Snow White,” which faced backlash before its release.
Zegler broke into the industry in the lead role of Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” reboot, receiving high praise for her performance. Since then, she has starred in a DC movie, the “Hunger Games” prequel movie, and now has a lead role in a Disney princess remake.
Fans criticized many aspects of “Snow White,” which premieres in theaters today, including the casting of the dwarves and modern changes to the film. Zegler has been at the center of some of the backlash, with fans complaining about the Latina actor being cast as Snow White.
The tide started to turn this week when reviews were released. Many critics praised Zegler’s performance as Snow White, as well as the movie overall.
