The actresses reflect on the online harassment they’ve received for their casting as princesses Ariel and Snow White.
Playing Disney princesses hasn’t been all that enchanting forHalle BaileyandRachel Zegler.
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“Did you ever let it affect you at all?”
Rachel Zegler; Halle Bailey.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images; Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
“You definitely didnt publicly.”
“Of course,” Bailey conceded.
“I mean, were sensitive.
I get my feelings hurt if my cat doesnt want to sit next to me.”
“I’m the same way,” Zegler offered.
People start taking you away from being a real human being that has feelings and reacts to things.
That was definitely something that I had to navigate."
“Also, Im an Aries, so Im a fire sign.
People are like, ‘Oh, shes so sweet.
Shes so nice.’
But a lot of times when I see stuff online, I get mad.”
She added, “Its hard being women under the spotlight.
People are so critical and say anything that they would never say to your face.”
“Choosing thankfulness and gratefulness is choosing peace,” Zegler added.
It fuels them more."
Ultimately, “Were making things that make people connect with one another,” Zegler added.
And its just not worth the time and energy."
“Stay grateful and ignore the hate,” Bailey added.
Zegler’s upcomingSnow Whitelive-action is set for a March 2025 theatrical release.
