Rachel Zegler Opens Up on Snow White Flop and Mental Health Struggles

SHOCKING TRUTH: Rachel Zegler Spills Tea on How She Felt After Snow White Flop

In a jaw-dropping confession, 24-year-old actress Rachel Zegler revealed how she was left feeling utterly "lost" and "functioning" after the highly-anticipated live-action remake of Snow White failed to impress at the box office. The star-studded film, which boasted a whopping $270 million budget, grossed a paltry $69 million domestically, leaving fans and critics alike scratching their heads.

Zegler's candid interview with i-D magazine spilled all the tea on how she coped with the backlash that followed. When asked about the experience, she confessed, "My f*ing psychiatrist has seen me through all of it." She went on to reveal that her therapist was instrumental in helping her shake off the negativity and find a sense of confidence.

But Zegler didn't stop there. She also opened up about her struggles with anxiety, admitting that she had to medicate herself to cope with the constant barrage of criticism. "I just wasn't functioning," she admitted, before revealing that getting medicated was a game-changer for her mental health.

So, what's behind Zegler's newfound positivity? The actress believes it all comes down to choice. "I think a victim mindset is a choice, and I don't choose it," she said with conviction. And when asked if happiness is also a choice, she replied, "Absolutely. Every day I wake up and I think I'm very lucky to live the life I live."

But Zegler's journey hasn't been without its bumps. She faced intense scrutiny from fans and critics alike after her casting was announced, with many expressing outrage over her mixed Colombian and Polish heritage not aligning with the original Snow White's description as having "skin as white as snow." Zegler eventually revealed that Disney had changed the origin story, with the princess earning her name due to a dramatic snowstorm she survived as a child.

The drama didn't stop there. Zegler came under fire for criticizing the 1937 animated classic, calling it "dated" during an interview with Extra TV in 2022. She also sparked outrage when she revealed that she was only a fan of Snow White because she had watched it just once as a child and had been scared by it.

But Zegler wasn't the only one feeling the heat. Her co-star Gal Gadot, who played the Evil Queen, faced backlash over her stance on the Gaza war. The Israeli native has been vocal about her support for Israel, which sparked controversy among fans of the film.

Meanwhile, actor Peter Dinklage called out Disney's hypocrisy in a podcast interview, saying, "It makes no sense to me... You're progressive in one way and you're still making that fing backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together, what the f are you doing?"

The film's dismal performance at the box office has left fans stunned. The movie currently holds a 1.5 rating on IMDB, making it one of the worst-rated films of all time. Even a scathing review from thescholarlynote.com's Brian Viner didn't help, with the critic giving the film just two stars and calling it "a painfully muddle-headed affair."

In her candid interview with i-D magazine, Zegler spoke about the challenges she faced during the making of Snow White. Full details can be found on thescholarlynote.com.

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