Hollywood’s liberal elite are in full meltdown mode, and leading the charge is none other than Rachel Zegler, the 23-year-old actress who’s set to star in Disney’s ill-fated Snow White reboot. The catalyst for this chaos? Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris in last week’s presidential election—a win that not only secured the Electoral College but also took the popular vote. For Hollywood’s out-of-touch stars, this reality is proving hard to swallow.
Zegler, who apparently thinks her acting credits double as a political pulpit, launched into a fiery tirade on social media, declaring, “May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace. F—Donald Trump.” Predictably, her outburst wasn’t met with the applause she likely anticipated. Instead, it ignited a massive call for a boycott of Disney’s new Snow White movie, slated for release next year. The backlash was swift and severe, forcing Zegler into damage control mode.
In a social media post dripping with regret, Zegler issued a public apology, claiming her emotions got the better of her. “Hatred and anger have caused us to move further and further away from peace and understanding,” she wrote. “I am sorry I contributed to the negative discourse.” While she pledged to promote “peace and positivity,” her initial comments revealed a deeper disdain for the millions of Americans who supported Trump—a sentiment that an apology can’t easily erase.
Zegler’s meltdown didn’t stop with her first post. Doubling down, she lamented that Trump’s win heralds “a world I do not want to live in” and bemoaned the challenges of raising a daughter in an America she described as “fearful.” According to Zegler, the nation is gripped by a “deep sickness,” and it’s “terrifying” that so many Americans would support Trump.
This isn’t Zegler’s first rodeo with controversy. Earlier this year, she took aim at the original 1937 Snow White film, calling its storyline outdated and disrespecting the beloved classic by dismissing Prince Charming as “a guy who literally stalks Snow White.” According to Zegler, her version of the iconic character will focus on leadership aspirations rather than fairy tale romance—a move that sparked outrage among Disney fans.
Adding fuel to the fire, the upcoming Snow White reboot has been widely criticized for its “woke” reinterpretation. The original seven dwarves have been replaced by a CGI ensemble, after an earlier announcement that the cast would feature actors of varying heights and ethnicities. Dubbed “Snow White and the Seven Politically Correct Companions” by detractors, the film’s reception has been rocky, to say the least. Zegler’s latest outburst isn’t likely to boost its chances at the box office.
Her comments about Trump supporters highlight a broader issue: the glaring hypocrisy of the left. Democrats love to brand themselves as the party of tolerance and acceptance, but the vitriol aimed at conservatives tells a different story. Zegler’s remarks epitomize the hate that’s become commonplace in Hollywood, where attacking half the country is apparently fair game.
For Disney, the stakes are high. The backlash surrounding Zegler’s comments and the Snow White reboot is a clear warning sign. Viewers are growing tired of Hollywood’s relentless virtue signaling, and Zegler’s unapologetic disdain for a significant portion of Americans is only further alienating potential audiences.
As for Zegler, it might be time for a little self-reflection. When your job is to entertain, insulting the majority of the country isn’t exactly a winning strategy. Here’s hoping Disney rethinks its association with an actress whose divisive rhetoric is doing more harm than good. After all, the magic of Snow White deserves better than being overshadowed by political grandstanding.
