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flag Actress Rachel Zegler, 24, faced racist backlash and threats over her casting as Snow White, citing emotional toll and identity struggles, but remains committed to diversity in film.

flag Actress Rachel Zegler, 24, has spoken out about the intense backlash she faced after being cast as Snow White in Disney’s 2025 live-action remake, citing racist criticism and online threats tied to her Colombian heritage. flag She described the experience as emotionally taxing and confusing during her early twenties, feeling she didn’t fit traditional expectations of the character. flag Zegler said she would have discarded her phone to avoid the hostility and reflected on being told she was “not enough” or “too much” of certain identities. flag Despite the negativity, she found support from veteran actresses like Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu. flag She remains committed to advocating for future women of color in leading roles, including Disney princesses, and continues her career with acclaimed stage work.

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