Rachel Zegler said her Snow White won't be 'saved by a prince
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In 1937, Walt Disney’s Snow White sang “Someday, my prince will come.” Rachel Zegler, the actor set to play the role in a live-action remake, noted that her version wouldn’t be waiting for a prince. Her comments touched off a storm of controversy online and show the difficulties Disney faces in remaking classic films for modern audiences while also trying to stay true to its past.
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Rachel Zegler stirs backlash over old comments about Disney 'Snow
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Controversy Erupts Over Rachel Zegler's 'Snow White' Adaptation
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Rachel Zegler Stuns in Disney's Live Action 'Snow White' 1st Look
Snow White director's son says father would be 'turning in his
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Kim Snowden's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
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Rachel Zegler Says She's Bringing A Modern Edge To Disney's Live
Snow White: Why is the Disney remake so controversial?
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Rachel Zegler: Who is Snow White remake star, how old is she, why
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Disney's Snow White Remake Controversy, Explained
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Today's afternoon headlines from CBC Entertainment - 2023-08-25