Rachel Zegler performs in New York City amid backlash over the resurfacing of a controversial video that trashes the original animated film “Snow White.”
Rachel Zegler was spotted taking a stroll in New York City on Monday.
The 22-year-old actress looked casual in a Lady Gaga T-shirt and denim cargo pants as she went on a solo outing amid her recent controversy.
The “Snow White” star, who is facing backlash for trashing the original animated film in a newly surfaced video, also slipped on a pair of chunky black boots.
She left her brunette locks open and wore blue-tinted sunglasses on her head.
The West Side Story alum was seen carrying around a gray crochet bag decorated with white daisies.
Getting out: Rachel Zegler was spotted taking a stroll in New York City on Monday. The 22-year-old actress looked casual in a Lady Gaga T-shirt and denim cargo pants as she went on a solo outing amid her recent controversy
She appeared to be listening to music during her walk as she was wearing headphones.
For her day out, she opted for a no-makeup look to showcase her naturally radiant beauty.
Recently, Zegler faced controversy after resurfaced footage showed her talking about how much she disliked the original 1937 Disney classic and the “Stalker” Prince.
This comes after she was cast as Snow White in the upcoming live-action remake, set to hit theaters in 2024.
When the cast for the film was announced, she was met with criticism and vile racist trolling for not being a traditionally “fair” German princess.
During a red carpet interview with Extra TV, she made controversial comments about how her version of Snow White would be different.
“The original cartoon came out in 1937, and that’s very obvious,” she said in the interview. “The focus is on her love story with the man who is literally stalking her.”
She called it “weird” before saying, “So we didn’t do that this time.”
Solo outing: The Snow White star, who is facing backlash for destroying the original animated film in a newly surfaced video, also slipped on a pair of chunky black boots
Facing Backlash: Recently, Zegler faced controversy after resurfaced footage showed her talking about how much she disliked the original 1937 Disney classic and the “Stalker” Prince. This comes after she was cast as Snow White in the upcoming live-action remake, set to hit theaters in 2024
“Different”: When the cast for the film was announced, she was met with criticism and shameful racist trolling for not being a traditionally “fair” German princess. During a red carpet interview with Extra TV, she made controversial comments about how her version of Snow White would be different
“We have a different approach to what I’m sure a lot of people will think is a love story just because we cast a man in the film,” she said of whether there’s another prince in the remake.
“It’s one of those things where I think everyone is going to have their own ideas about what it’s actually going to be like,” she continued. “But it’s not really about the love story at all – it’s really, really wonderful.”
In another interview with Variety, Zegler admitted that she would not play the beloved Disney princess in the same way as she was portrayed in the 1937 animated film.
She said her Snow White “will not be saved by the prince” and is not someone who “dreams of true love.”
“She dreams of becoming the leader she knows she can be, and the leader her late father told her she could be if she were fearless, fair, courageous and loyal “, added her.
Whether her character finds love, she said, “remains unclear until 2024.”