IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rachel Zegler refuses to subscribe to ‘victim mindset' over online backlash
The actress-singer, who has Colombian and Polish heritage, faced backlash from social media trolls after she was cast in the titular role in Disney's recent reimagining of Snow White. Rachel courted further controversy by seemingly criticising the animated original and voicing her support for Palestine while promoting the live-action remake on social media, with Jonah Platt, the son of the film's producer Marc Platt, later blaming her for its poor box office performance. During an interview for i-D magazine published on Monday, the 24-year-old insisted she always opts for a positive outlook amid difficult times.
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