Hollywood drama is unfolding as the son of a major Disney producer publicly calls out actress Rachel Zegler for her Woke social media posts – and it reveals a huge rift in Hollywood that might just get bigger. The escalating feud centers around Disney’s “Snow White” and its underwhelming box office performance.
At a glance:
• Jonah Platt, son of “Snow White” producer Marc Platt, criticized lead actress Rachel Zegler for hurting the film’s box office with her political posts
• Marc Platt reportedly flew to New York to address concerns with Zegler about her political statements including a “Free Palestine” comment
• Jonah defended his father against harassment accusations and blamed Zegler’s “immature desires” and “narcissism” for hurting the film
• Despite controversy, reports on the film’s performance vary, with some sources citing $43 million opening weekend versus expectations of much higher returns
• Zegler had previously faced backlash for calling the original 1937 film “dated” and for her controversial casting as Snow White
Producer’s Son Blasts Zegler For Putting Politics Above Professionalism
Jonah Platt, son of “Snow White” producer Marc Platt, has publicly criticized lead actress Rachel Zegler for allegedly tanking the film’s box office performance with her political social media posts. The controversy erupted following a Variety report claiming Marc Platt had to reprimand Zegler over posts supporting Palestine during her promotional duties for the Disney remake.
In a strongly-worded statement, Jonah defended his father’s actions while condemning Zegler’s behavior as irresponsible and self-centered.
Jonah’s criticism came after reports that his father had to travel across the country specifically to address Zegler’s problematic social media behavior. The younger Platt didn’t hold back in expressing his frustration with the actress’s choices while representing a major Disney production. He TORCHED her!
Accusations Of “Narcissism” And Disregard For Fellow Workers
“Yeah, my dad, the producer of enormous piece of Disney IP with hundreds of millions of dollars on the line, had to leave his family to fly across the country to reprimand his 20 year old employee for dragging her personal politics into the middle of promoting the movie for which she signed a multi-million dollar contract to get paid and do publicity for,” Platt wrote.
“This is called adult responsibility and accountability. And her actions clearly hurt the film’s box office. Free speech does not mean you’re allowed to say whatever you want in your private employment without repercussions. Tens of thousands of people worked on that film and she hijacked the conversation for her own immature desires at the risk of all the colleagues and crew and blue collar workers who depend on that movie to be successful. Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged.”
The controversy has revealed tensions between artistic expression and professional obligations in Hollywood, particularly when it comes to high-stakes Disney productions. Zegler’s representatives have not responded to requests for comment on the situation.
It almost seems like Hollywood might be…waking up.
Troubled Production Faces Mixed Box Office Results
Disney’s live-action “Snow White” has been plagued by controversy since before its release, with Zegler facing backlash for her casting as Snow White due to her Colombian and Polish descent. The actress further fueled criticism by calling the original 1937 animated film “dated” during promotional interviews, alienating fans of the classic Disney tale.
Reports on the film’s box office performance have varied widely, with some sources citing a $43 million opening weekend that fell well short of expectations for a major Disney release. The film received a disappointing 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating mostly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike.
You know what they say – go woke, go broke!
