The Snow White Mess: Rachel Zegler, Jonah Platt, and a Box Office Flop
Okay, so Disney's "Snow White" remake? Total bomb. A $270 million budget, and it only pulled in about $87.3 million. Ouch. And things just got messier.
Jonah Platt – son of the film's producer, Marc Platt – went off on Instagram. A serious rant about the movie's star, Rachel Zegler. He basically blamed her outspoken political views for the film's failure.
Zegler's Politics: A Storm Brewing?
Zegler's been pretty vocal about her support for Palestine and hasn't exactly been shy about her opinions on Donald Trump. This caused a lot of buzz online, some positive, some...not so much. There were even reports of threats against her co-star, Gal Gadot, which led to increased security for Gadot and, apparently, Disney hiring someone to screen Zegler's social media posts before the movie came out. You know how sometimes things just spiral?
Jonah Platt Fires Back
After Variety reported that Marc Platt tried to get Zegler to take down a "Free Palestine" post, Jonah jumped in to defend his dad. In a since-deleted Instagram comment (because, of course), he basically said Zegler prioritized her political opinions over her job and the livelihoods of everyone working on the film. He called her behavior "immature" and "narcissistic," saying free speech doesn't mean you can ignore professional responsibilities, especially in a high-pressure environment like Hollywood. Honestly, who saw that coming?
Did Politics Sink Snow White?
The movie's poor performance has everyone debating whether Zegler's political views really had an impact. Some people think her activism shouldn't affect her career, while others believe it alienated potential viewers. It's a really complex situation, raising questions about how much personal beliefs should weigh in a professional setting. It’s a tough one, isn’t it?
It kinda felt like watching a slow-motion trainwreck. A really expensive trainwreck.
The Bigger Picture
The whole "Snow White" saga with Zegler and Platt really highlights the tricky tightrope walk celebrities have to do on social media these days. Especially with such a divided political climate. The extent of Zegler's statements' effect on the box office is still up for debate. But this whole thing shows just how important it is to think about the consequences of your public statements, especially if you're in the spotlight. Balancing personal beliefs and professional responsibilities is clearly a huge challenge for actors, particularly those in such a high-profile position.
