Editing Snow White (2025) (section)

=== Pre-release ===

==== Casting of Snow White ====
The casting of Zegler, an actress of Latina descent, as Snow White drew criticism, as the character is described in the original material as having skin "as white as snow".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rosenbloom|first=Alli|date=July 19, 2023|title=Rachel Zegler wants to be left out of 'nonsensical discourse' related to her 'Snow White' casting|url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/18/entertainment/rachel-zegler-snow-white-comments/index.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820171613/https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/18/entertainment/rachel-zegler-snow-white-comments/index.html|archive-date=August 20, 2023|access-date=August 20, 2023|publisher=CNN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Brockington|first=Ariana|date=July 18, 2023|title=Rachel Zegler refers to comments over her casting in 'Snow White' as 'nonsensical discourse'|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/latina-snow-white-actor-rachel-zegler-responds-racist-remarks-rcna94845|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230190607/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/latina-snow-white-actor-rachel-zegler-responds-racist-remarks-rcna94845|archive-date=December 30, 2023|access-date=December 30, 2023|publisher=NBC News}}</ref> Zegler responded to the comments in January 2022, saying that Snow White is popular in Spanish-speaking countries and having a Latina in such a role is rare, so she was proud to be cast.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharf|first=Zack|date=January 31, 2022|title=Rachel Zegler on 'Snow White' Casting Backlash: 'People Were Angry'|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/rachel-zegler-snow-white-casting-backlash-1235165496/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131234612/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/rachel-zegler-snow-white-casting-backlash-1235165496/|archive-date=January 31, 2022|access-date=January 31, 2022|website=[[Variety.com|Variety]]}}</ref> In August 2023, it was revealed that another Latina actress, [[Renata Vaca]], was one of two finalists in the casting process for the role of Snow White. Vaca stated that the casting call for the role of Snow White was "open to all ethnic groups" and that the first phase of auditioning consisted of singing a [[Disney Princess]] song.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com.mx/entretenimiento-cultura/la-actriz-mexicana-que-casi-le-quita-el-papel-de-blancanieves-a-rachel-zegler|title=La actriz mexicana que casi le quita el papel de Blancanieves a Rachel Zegler|trans-title=The Mexican actress who almost took the role of Snow White from Rachel Zegler|access-date=September 2, 2023|date=August 31, 2023|website=Cosmopolitan|last=Ceja|first=Gabriela|archive-date=September 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903013035/https://www.cosmopolitan.com.mx/entretenimiento-cultura/la-actriz-mexicana-que-casi-le-quita-el-papel-de-blancanieves-a-rachel-zegler|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2024, Zegler revealed that the character would be given the name Snow White after she and her parents survived a snowstorm to remind her of her resilience, which Zegler claimed was a plotline used in another version of the fairy tale.<ref name="Zegler-Variety-2024">{{cite web|last1=Hailu|first1=Selome|last2=Stephan|first2=Katcy|date=2024-10-02|title=Rachel Zegler on Reinventing Snow White and Juliet and Facing Off Against Toxic Disney Fans: 'I've Watched Women Get Torn Down My Whole Life'|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/rachel-zegler-snow-white-backlash-romeo-and-juliet-gaza-1236160365/|access-date=2024-10-02|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|language=en|archive-date=October 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002182537/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/rachel-zegler-snow-white-backlash-romeo-and-juliet-gaza-1236160365/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Reimagining of the Seven Dwarfs ====
In January 2022, actor [[Peter Dinklage]], who has a form of dwarfism and has played dwarfish characters in his career, commented on the upcoming live-action ''Snow White'' remake, dismissing it as a "backward story".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharf|first=Zack|date=January 24, 2022|title=Peter Dinklage Blasts Disney's 'Snow White' Remake: 'Fucking Backwards'|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/peter-dinklage-snow-white-remake-1235161936/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124235628/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/peter-dinklage-snow-white-remake-1235161936/|archive-date=January 24, 2022|access-date=January 24, 2022|website=[[Variety.com|Variety]]}}</ref> In response to Dinklage's comments, Disney stated that "to avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Parker|first=Ryan|date=January 25, 2022|title=Peter Dinklage: Disney Responds to Snow White Criticism (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/peter-dinklage-disney-responds-snow-white-criticism-1235080612/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125202307/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/peter-dinklage-disney-responds-snow-white-criticism-1235080612/|archive-date=January 25, 2022|access-date=January 25, 2022|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Taylor|first=Drew|date=January 25, 2022|title=Disney Assures Peter Dinklage on 'Snow White' Reboot: 'We Are Taking a Different Approach' on Dwarf Characters|url=https://www.thewrap.com/snow-white-peter-dinklage-disney-response/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125204145/https://www.thewrap.com/snow-white-peter-dinklage-disney-response/|archive-date=January 25, 2022|access-date=January 25, 2022|website=The Wrap}}</ref> Numerous other actors with dwarfism like [[Hornswoggle|Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl]], Jeff Brooks, and Katrina Kemp responded negatively to Dinklage's comments, feeling he was unduly speaking on their behalf and costing them roles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dick|first=Jeremy|date=January 31, 2022|title=Peter Dinklage's Snow White Criticism Draws Ire from Actors with Dwarfism|url=https://movieweb.com/dwarf-actors-peter-dinklage-refute-comments/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229110157/https://movieweb.com/dwarf-actors-peter-dinklage-refute-comments/|archive-date=December 29, 2022|access-date=January 31, 2022|website=MovieWeb}}</ref>

In July 2023, footage of the production from Berkshire revealed that the depiction of the [[Seven Dwarfs]] had been reimagined, consisting of one actor with dwarfism along with six other non-dwarf actors of varying ethnicity, six males and one female portraying the associated set of seven individuals, who were originally all portrayed as supernatural beings from German folklore, not actual human beings.<ref name="Rosen-2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/07/15/critics-slam-wokeness-as-live-action-snow-white-appears-to-ditch-the-7-dwarfs/|url-access=subscription|title=Critics slam 'wokeness' as live-action 'Snow White' appears to ditch the 7 Dwarfs|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240812161850/https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/07/15/critics-slam-wokeness-as-live-action-snow-white-appears-to-ditch-the-7-dwarfs/|archive-date=August 12, 2024|url-status=dead|date=July 15, 2023|first=Evan|last=Rosen|website=[[New York Daily News]]|access-date=August 12, 2024}}</ref> After initially denying reports that these images depicted the actual film production, Disney later confirmed that they did indeed depict the production, with stand-in actors substituting for the leads (the already confirmed actor [[Martin Klebba]] not appearing in said footage).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Keates|first=Emma|date=July 14, 2023|title=Disney now says those Snow White photos are simply 'not official' [Updated]|url=https://www.avclub.com/snow-white-rachel-zegler-fake-set-photos-1850642707|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717160459/https://www.avclub.com/snow-white-rachel-zegler-fake-set-photos-1850642707|archive-date=July 17, 2023|access-date=July 17, 2023|website=The A.V. Club}}</ref><ref name="Walsh-2023">{{Cite magazine|last=Walsh|first=Savannah|date=July 14, 2023|title="Politically Correct" Snow White Photos Spark Backlash|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/07/those-politically-correct-snow-white-set-photos-are-fake-says-disney|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720095353/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/07/those-politically-correct-snow-white-set-photos-are-fake-says-disney|archive-date=July 20, 2023|access-date=July 17, 2023|magazine=Vanity Fair}}</ref> The decision to reimagine the characters as such was criticised by social media sources as being overly politically correct,<ref name="Rosen-2023" /><ref name="Walsh-2023" /> as well as potentially taking away acting opportunities from the dwarfism community.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Noyen|first=Maria|date=July 15, 2023|title=Disney's 'Snow White' remake appears to ditch the seven dwarfs, set photos suggest, sparking online controversy|url=https://www.insider.com/disney-snow-white-set-photos-stir-controversy-about-seven-dwarfs-2023-7|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821104233/https://www.insider.com/disney-snow-white-set-photos-stir-controversy-about-seven-dwarfs-2023-7|archive-date=August 21, 2023|access-date=July 17, 2023|website=Insider}}</ref>

''[[Jackass (franchise)|Jackass]]'' cast member [[Jason Acuña|Jason "Wee Man" Acuña]] criticized Disney for not casting dwarf actors and expressed disappointment about the changes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WEE MAN 'SNOW WHITE' MOVIE MAKING BIG MISTAKE... Taking Jobs From Us!!!|url=https://www.tmz.com/2023/07/21/wee-man-rips-disney-snow-white-live-action-dwarves/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728092656/https://amp.tmz.com/2023/07/21/wee-man-rips-disney-snow-white-live-action-dwarves/|archive-date=July 28, 2023|access-date=July 28, 2023|website=[[TMZ]]|date=July 21, 2023}}</ref> Acuña said "You're replacing jobs that people could have as little people. It's for dwarfs. Why are you hiring 'Snow White and the seven average people'?"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Noyen, Maria|date=August 4, 2023|title='Jackass' star Wee Man hits out at the 'interesting' decision to cast Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in 'Wonka'|url=https://www.insider.com/jackass-star-wee-man-hugh-grant-oompa-loompa-wonka-role-2023-7|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421060025/https://www.businessinsider.com/jackass-star-wee-man-hugh-grant-oompa-loompa-wonka-role-2023-7|archive-date=April 21, 2024|access-date=August 25, 2023|publisher=Insider}}</ref> Dylan Postl also disagreed with Dinklage's view, echoed Acuña's sentiments, and defended the portrayal of the dwarf characters in the animated film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 31, 2022|title=Peter Dinklage's Snow White Criticism Draws Ire from Actors with Dwarfism|url=https://movieweb.com/dwarf-actors-peter-dinklage-refute-comments/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229110157/https://movieweb.com/dwarf-actors-peter-dinklage-refute-comments/|archive-date=December 29, 2022|access-date=January 31, 2022|website=MovieWeb|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Seokwang|first=Lesego|title=Dwarf actors slam Peter Dinklage for saying Snow White should ditch the dwarfs|url=https://www.news24.com/you/celebs/international/dwarf-actors-slam-peter-dinklage-for-saying-snow-white-should-ditch-the-dwarfs-20220202|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210225922/https://www.news24.com/you/celebs/international/dwarf-actors-slam-peter-dinklage-for-saying-snow-white-should-ditch-the-dwarfs-20220202|archive-date=February 10, 2022|access-date=February 24, 2022|website=You|language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2023, coinciding with an announcement of the delay, Disney unveiled a first-look image, which included the Seven Dwarfs, all of which are CGI characters made to look similar to their appearances in the 1937 film.

The seven characters of Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy are never referred to as "dwarfs" in the dialogue of the film, nor in any Disney official promotional material.

==== Zegler's criticism of the 1937 film ====
Zegler attracted criticism over statements expressing disapproval with aspects of [[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|the original film]], including the Prince and Snow White's characterization.<ref name="THRinsulting">{{Cite web|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=August 18, 2023|title='Snow White' Director's Son Criticizes "Insulting" Disney Remake Starring Rachel Zegler|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snow-white-remake-rachel-zegler-criticism-1235569835/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819223154/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snow-white-remake-rachel-zegler-criticism-1235569835/|archive-date=August 19, 2023|access-date=August 20, 2023|website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Power|first=Ed|date=August 14, 2023|title=Disney's failing remake strategy is trashing its legacy|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/disney-remakes-snow-white-lion-king-dumbo-trashing-legacy/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816181446/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/disney-remakes-snow-white-lion-king-dumbo-trashing-legacy/|archive-date=August 16, 2023|access-date=August 16, 2023|work=The Daily Telegraph}}</ref> In 2022, Zegler criticized "jokes" about the new Snow White character being "PC", saying that the cartoon was old and needed a refresh to give the character "a function beyond 'Someday My Prince Will Come.<ref>{{Cite web|last=White|first=Abbey|date=October 16, 2022|title=Rachel Zegler on Snow White Being "PC," Stressful West Side Story Press|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rachel-zegler-snow-white-politically-correct-stressful-west-side-story-press-1235242520/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207010324/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rachel-zegler-snow-white-politically-correct-stressful-west-side-story-press-1235242520/|archive-date=December 7, 2022|access-date=October 16, 2022|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> She also spoke about story changes at the 2022 [[D23 Expo]]:

“The original cartoon came out in 1937 and very evidently so. There's a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her. Weird! Weird. So we didn't do that this time. We have a different approach to what I'm sure a lot of people will assume is a love story just because we cast a guy in the movie, Andrew Burnap, great dude. [...] But it's really not about her love story at all, which is really, really wonderful. [...] All of Andrew's scenes could get cut, who knows? It's Hollywood, baby!”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/snow-white-star-rachel-zegler-angers-conservatives-and-disney-fans-insists-the-movies-prince-stalks-her-character/|title=''Snow White'' Star Rachel Zegler Angers Conservatives and Disney Fans, Insists the Movie's Prince 'Stalks' Her Character|date=August 13, 2023|first=Stephanie|last=Kaloi|website=[[TheWrap]]|access-date=August 12, 2024|archive-date=September 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919161859/https://www.thewrap.com/snow-white-star-rachel-zegler-angers-conservatives-and-disney-fans-insists-the-movies-prince-stalks-her-character/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In response to her comments, many rebuked her for making Snow White "more feminist",<ref>{{Cite news|last=Issa|first=Natalie|date=August 15, 2023|title=The Rachel Zegler, Disney "Snow White" remake controversy explained|url=https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2023/8/15/23833288/disney-snow-white-rachel-zegler|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816040026/https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2023/8/15/23833288/disney-snow-white-rachel-zegler|archive-date=August 16, 2023|access-date=August 16, 2023|work=Deseret News}}</ref> while others criticized her for misinterpreting feminism, with accusations of promoting the girlboss archetype or maligning women that seek traditional feminine roles or are uninterested in power or leadership. Ashten Stein, a brand strategist, felt that Zegler's statements made it appear that she had not received media training for marketing.<ref>{{Cite news|date=August 15, 2023|title=Rachel Zegler stirs viral backlash after comments resurface about 'Snow White' remake|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/rachel-zegler-viral-backlash-snow-white-disney-live-action-rcna99848|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816133523/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/rachel-zegler-viral-backlash-snow-white-disney-live-action-rcna99848|archive-date=August 16, 2023|access-date=August 16, 2023|publisher=NBC News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=August 14, 2023|title=Disney's Snow White: Has the fairy tale already gone sour?|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66496850|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816043534/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66496850|archive-date=August 16, 2023|access-date=August 16, 2023|work=BBC News}}</ref> Ultimately, critics inferred and claimed that Zegler disliked the original film.<ref name="THRinsulting" /><ref name="USAsad">{{cite web|last=Marrow|first=Brendan|title=Rachel Zegler addresses backlash to controversial 'Snow White' comments: 'It made me sad'|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/10/02/rachel-zegler-snow-white-backlash/75483157007/|website=[[USA Today]]|access-date=11 March 2025|date=2 October 2024}}</ref> David Hand, whose father of the same name co-directed the original animated film, criticized the remake, describing it as "insulting" and suggesting that his father and Walt Disney would be "turning in their graves".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Susie Coen|date=August 18, 2023|title=My dad and Walt Disney would be turning in their graves over woke Snow White remake|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/08/18/disney-snow-white-seven-dwarfs-remake-woke-backlash/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828222717/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/08/18/disney-snow-white-seven-dwarfs-remake-woke-backlash/|archive-date=August 28, 2023|access-date=August 28, 2023|work=The Telegraph}}</ref> This controversy prompted conservative media organization ''[[The Daily Wire]]'' to announce its own live-action adaptation of the original fairy tale, titled ''Snow White and the Evil Queen'', which was originally to star actress and ''Daily Wire'' commentator [[Brett Cooper (commentator)|Brett Cooper]] as Snow White for a release in 2025 in an effort to compete with Disney's version.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wiseman|first=Andreas|date=October 16, 2023|title=Daily Wire Makes Live-Action Snow White Starring YouTuber Brett Cooper|url=https://deadline.com/2023/10/daily-wire-snow-white-movie-youtuber-brett-cooper-watch-1235574937/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021160556/https://deadline.com/2023/10/daily-wire-snow-white-movie-youtuber-brett-cooper-watch-1235574937/|archive-date=October 21, 2023|access-date=October 16, 2023|website=Deadline|language=English}}</ref> However, following Cooper's departure from ''The Daily Wire'' in December 2024, no updates on the production of this version have been given.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cockburn|date=2024-12-11|title=Brett Cooper departs Daily Wire following days of speculation|url=https://thespectator.com/topic/brett-cooper-leaving-daily-wire-jeremy-boreing/|access-date=2025-03-20|website=The Spectator World|language=en-US|archive-date=December 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211150441/https://thespectator.com/topic/brett-cooper-leaving-daily-wire-jeremy-boreing/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Zegler addressed the backlash to her comments in a ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' interview in October 2024, saying the film would still involve a love story, and that "it made me sad that it was taken in such a way [...] It can be very upsetting when things get taken out of context or jokes don't land".<ref name="USAsad" /><ref>{{cite web|last1=Hailu|first1=Selome|last2=Stephan|first2=Katcy|title=Rachel Zegler on Reinventing Snow White and Juliet and Facing Off Against Toxic Disney Fans: 'I've Watched Women Get Torn Down My Whole Life'|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/rachel-zegler-snow-white-backlash-romeo-and-juliet-gaza-1236160365/|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=11 March 2025|date=2 October 2024|archive-date=October 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002182537/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/rachel-zegler-snow-white-backlash-romeo-and-juliet-gaza-1236160365/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Political views ====
In August 2024, after the teaser trailer for ''Snow White'' premiered, [[Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions|BDS]] and the [[Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel|PACBI]] called for a [[boycott]] of the film due to Gadot's Israeli military service and pro-Israel stance.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-08-23|title=BDS calls for boycott of Disney's 'Snow White' starring Israeli Gal Gadot amid growing controversy|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2490452/bds-calls-for-boycott-of-disneys-snow-white-starring-israeli-gal-gadot-amid-growing-controversy|access-date=2024-10-04|website=[[The Express Tribune]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Greyman-Kennard|first=Danielle|date=December 28, 2024|title=BDS vs. Snow White and Captain America: PCACBI demands boycott of Disney, Marvel|url=https://www.jpost.com/bds-threat/article-835164|access-date=April 3, 2025|website=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|language=en|archive-date=March 29, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250329195825/https://www.jpost.com//bds-threat/article-835164|url-status=live}}</ref> The boycott calls grew as Gadot and Zegler openly took opposing sides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Gadot supporting Israel and Zegler supporting Palestine.<ref name="Fink-20242">{{Cite news|last=Fink|first=Rachel|date=August 15, 2024|title=Disney's 'Snow White' Remake Sparks Boycott Calls Over Gal Gadot's Casting and Co-star's pro-Palestinian Stance|url=https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2024-08-15/ty-article/.premium/snow-white-sparks-boycott-calls-over-gal-gadot-casting-co-stars-pro-palestinian-stance/00000191-5592-d2c7-a9bf-7dbbb1750000|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919145035/https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2024-08-15/ty-article/.premium/snow-white-sparks-boycott-calls-over-gal-gadot-casting-co-stars-pro-palestinian-stance/00000191-5592-d2c7-a9bf-7dbbb1750000|archive-date=September 19, 2024|access-date=September 19, 2024|work=[[Haaretz]]}}</ref><ref name="Berger-20242">{{Cite news|last=Berger|first=Eric|date=2024-08-25|title=Bad apple? How Disney's Snow White remake turned sour|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/aug/25/snow-white-israel-gaza-rachel-zegler-gal-gadot|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919145033/https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/aug/25/snow-white-israel-gaza-rachel-zegler-gal-gadot|archive-date=September 19, 2024|access-date=2024-09-19|work=[[The Guardian]]|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Before the film's release, Gadot received death threats, attributed to her stance, which led Disney to provide additional security for her.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Siegel|first=Tatiana|date=March 25, 2025|title=Inside Disney's 'Snow White' Fiasco: Death Threats, Beefed-Up Security and a Social Media Guru for Rachel Zegler|url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/snow-white-death-threats-zegler-social-media-guru-1236347433/|access-date=March 27, 2025|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|language=en-US|archive-date=March 26, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326194728/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/snow-white-death-threats-zegler-social-media-guru-1236347433/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=McTaggart|first=India|date=March 26, 2025|title=Disney 'boosted Gal Gadot's security' after Snow White co-star's Gaza tweet|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/26/disney-boosted-gal-gadot-security-after-rachel-zegler-tweet/|access-date=March 27, 2025|work=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}</ref> Despite the controversies, Gadot and Zegler had a positive relationship with each other during the film's production.<ref name=":2" />

Another call to boycott was made by Republican supporters in the aftermath of the 2024 United States presidential election, as Zegler posted "Fuck Donald Trump" and attacked those who voted to re-elect him, saying, "May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace." Zegler later issued a public apology, saying she did not intend any harm with her message.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2024/11/rachel-zegler-trump-attack-megyn-kelly-1236177644/|title=Rachel Zegler Apologizes After 'Snow White' Star & Disney Damned By Megyn Kelly & Ruthless Podcast Hosts Over "F*ck Donald Trump" Post|first=Dominic|last=Patten|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=November 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-snow-white-rachel-zegler-apologizes-trump-re-election-reaction-1236062949/|title=Disney's 'Snow White' Rachel Zegler Apologizes for Trump Re-Election Reaction|first=James|last=Hibberd|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=November 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Disney Got Its Groove Back With 'Moana 2,' but Troubled 'Snow White' Could Halt the Momentum|author=Siegel, Tatiana|access-date=2024-12-05|date=December 4, 2024|magazine=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/disney-success-moana-2-trouble-snow-white-looms-1236234842/}}</ref>