JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Rachel Zegler, the lead actress in the upcoming live-action Snow White film, has found herself in the spotlight following her comments regarding the original 1937 animated classic.
Zegler’s statements have been deemed controversial, primarily due to her highlighting the classic storyline’s perceived over-reliance on romance.
“I watched the original cartoon once, and I’ll probably never watch it again,” Zegler stated in a 2022 interview with Entertainment Weekly.
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In the same interview, Zegler also expressed her belief that the older version of Snow White’s narrative no longer aligns with modern values.
These remarks have sparked considerable curiosity surrounding the forthcoming Snow White film, specifically regarding the extent to which Zegler will modernize the character compared to its original depiction.
Let’s delve deeper into the background of Rachel Zegler.
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Rachel Zegler’s Biographical Information:
Full Name: Rachel Anne Zegler
Date of Birth: May 3, 2001
Place of Birth: Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Colombian-American
Education: St. Philip the Apostle Preparatory School
Rachel Zegler’s Profile:
Rachel Zegler began her career as a singer, frequently posting videos of herself performing popular songs on YouTube.
Beyond her online presence, Zegler has been actively involved in various musical theater productions. Her stage credits include:
Beauty and the Beast (2016)
The Little Mermaid (2017)
42nd Street (2018)
Shrek the Musical (2019)
West Side Story (2021)
Her portrayal of Maria Vasquez in West Side Story earned Zegler the prestigious Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy in 2022.
Zegler’s career continued to flourish with roles such as Anthea in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) and Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023).
Ultimately, Rachel Zegler’s acting prowess secured her the leading role in the live-action Snow White film, slated for release on March 21, 2025.
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Rachel Zegler, the actress cast as Snow White in the upcoming live-action film, has faced controversy due to her comments on the original animated movie. She stated that the classic version’s focus on romance doesn’t align with modern values, sparking curiosity about how much her portrayal will modernize the character.
Born on May 3, 2001, Rachel Zegler is an American actress of Colombian descent who started her career as a singer on YouTube and in musical theater. She gained recognition for her role as Maria Vasquez in West Side Story and has since appeared in films like Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.