Fact check: What did Rachel Zegler say about Snow White that caused controversy?

1. Summary of the results

Rachel Zegler's controversial comments about Snow White centered on several key points:

• She described the original 1937 film as "very evidently" a product of the 1930s and "extremely dated" ^{[1] [2]}
• She characterized the prince as a "stalker" and criticized the original love story dynamics ^{[1] [3]}
• She emphasized that the new version focuses on Snow White becoming a leader and finding herself, rather than being saved by a prince ^[4]
• The new interpretation will redefine "fairest of them all" to mean most just, not most beautiful ^[1]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements were not addressed in the original question:

• Zegler later attempted to clarify her position, interpreting the backlash as "passion" for the character and noting Disney's efforts to balance tradition with modern values ^[5]
• She faced additional controversy beyond her comments about the film:
• Her casting as a Latina Snow White drew criticism from conservative figures ^[6]
• She experienced harassment "for being brown," including people showing up at her apartment ^[7]
• Her political views, particularly regarding Palestine and Donald Trump, created additional tension ^{[6] [7]}
• She later clarified that she wasn't suggesting women can't have both love and career ^[8]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question oversimplifies what was actually a multi-faceted controversy:

• Industry perspective: Disney appears caught between preserving a classic and modernizing it for contemporary audiences ^[5]
• Cultural perspective: The controversy extends beyond just Zegler's comments about the story, touching on broader issues of:
• Racial representation in classic fairy tales ^[6]
• Political expression by entertainment figures ^[6]
• Modern interpretations of gender roles in classic stories ^[1]
• Financial interests: Disney's attempt to balance traditional elements with modern values suggests a strategic effort to maintain broad audience appeal while updating their classic properties ^[5]