The Latina stars in Disney’s 2025 live-action film.
Zegler, whose father is Colombian, has faced backlash since her casting was announced in 2021.
“I grew up in a house where that was Cinderella,” Zegler said.
Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White in the 2024 live-action film.Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty
“Obviously, we watched the cartoon.
But the blond-haired, blue-eyed, blue-dress Cinderella from the 1950s cartoon is also Cinderella.
Also, Hilary Duff is Cinderella inA Cinderella Story.
Brandy as Cinderella.Everett Collection
I was able to comprehend those things at a young age.”
People were upset with Zegler criticizing some aspects of the tale early on.
Romance will still be part of the story, but not the entire story, she toldVariety.
Rachel Zegler in ‘Snow White’.Disney
Or ‘If you want to work, then it’s possible for you to’t have a family.’
It’s not true.
It’s never been true," Zegler said.
“It can be very upsetting when things get taken out of context or jokes don’t land.
The love story is very integral.”
The newSnow Whitearrives in theater March 21, 2025.
