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Why Snow White’s failure has turned Rachel Zegler into a scapegoat

Rachel Zegler in Snow White
Rachel Zegler in Snow White (Disney)
  • Sean Ono Lennon criticised Rachel Zegler, star of Disney's live-action "Snow White," calling her a "spoiled, ungrateful and disconnected brat" in a now-deleted tweet.
  • This follows online backlash against Zegler, including accusations of a "smear campaign," due to her past comments on feminism, politics, and the original "Snow White" film.
  • Zegler's comments sparked controversy among right-wing critics and Trump supporters, leading to review bombing of the film on IMDb.
  • Jonah Platt, son of the film's producer, blamed Zegler's "personal politics" and "immature desires" for the film's poor box office performance.
  • The film has reportedly recouped only half of its estimated $230-270 million budget after its second weekend.
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