Rachel Zegler was subject to backlash for signing off a social media post, writing: "And always remember, free Palestine." Last year in August, Zegler turned to X/Twitter to thank fans for their support after the Snow White trailer received 120 million views in a single day.

Disney's Snow White is finally hitting theaters and we are detailing its nearly 10-year journey to the screen.

Disney 's live-action remake of Snow White has sparked controversy, largely due to comments made by its lead actress, Rachel Zegler. While her portrayal of the iconic character seeks to offer a modern take, departing significantly from the 1937 animated classic, her remarks about the film have ignited debate.

Following the ethnicity-oriented criticism, Zegler set tongues wagging when she hit out at movie bosses who worked on the original 1937 cartoon. Interviewed on the red carpet of Disney's D23 Expo in 2022, she also took aim at the way the animated flick has aged.

This is a culmination of years of racist backlash. Like Halle Bailey before her, when Rachel was first cast in the role in June of 2021, she received a lot of criticism from people who took issue with a Disney princess being played by a woman of color.

During its second weekend in theaters, Disney's live-action "Snow White" failed to reclaim the top spot at the domestic box office.

Disney's upcoming live-action remake of Snow White has been mired in controversy largely due to comments made by its lead actress, Rachel Zegler. Known for her roles in West Side

(Also read: What did Rachel Zegler say about Snow White? Controversy explained amid film's sleepy box office start) Rachel Zegler in a scene from Snow White. (Disney via AP)(AP) Rachel Zegler's pro-Palestine remarks contributed to tensions between the Snow ...