After the film was released earlier this month with a disappointing opening weekend box office take, Variety published a widely-derided report claiming that the film's troubles stemmed from Rachel's vocal support for the Palestinian people, as well as her opposition to current US President Donald Trump.

Disney’s live-action Snow White hasn’t enjoyed massive box office success, but the film’s star, Rachel Zegler, is still being heavily discussed within the news cycle. Zegler has been under fire since long before the movie came out due to her casting.