The son of Disney’s “Snow White” producer has publicly blasted lead actress Rachel Zegler, accusing her of sabotaging the film’s success through her controversial political activism and criticism of the original animation.
Key Takeaways
- Jonah Platt, son of “Snow White” producer Marc Platt, criticized actress Rachel Zegler for allegedly damaging the film’s box office prospects through her political statements
- Marc Platt reportedly flew to New York to address concerns with Zegler over her “Free Palestine” social media posts during the film’s promotion
- Jonah Platt defended his father’s actions as necessary “adult responsibility and accountability,” not harassment
- The Disney remake performed below expectations, earning $43 million in its opening weekend with a poor 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes
- Zegler had previously faced criticism for calling the original 1937 “Snow White” film “dated” and for various political statements
Producer’s Son Condemns Zegler’s “Narcissism”
In a scathing public rebuke, Jonah Platt, son of prominent Hollywood producer Marc Platt, has directly criticized Rachel Zegler for prioritizing her personal politics over professional obligations during the promotion of Disney’s “Snow White” remake. His comments came in response to reports that his father had reprimanded Zegler over political social media posts supporting Palestine, which allegedly occurred during a critical promotional period for the film.
Jonah Platt defended his father’s reported intervention, explaining that Marc Platt 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.” The producer’s son emphasized that Zegler’s actions had real consequences for the film’s commercial performance and the livelihoods of countless crew members who depended on its success.
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Jonah Platt is ripping the 23-year-old actress for getting political and ruining Snow White.
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Defending Producer’s Actions as Necessary
In his statement, Jonah Platt rejected characterizations of his father’s actions as harassment, instead framing them as necessary professional oversight. The confrontation reportedly occurred after Zegler made “Free Palestine” comments on social media during a critical promotional window for the Disney film, which some industry insiders suggest contributed to on-set tensions and the lukewarm reception of the remake.
“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,” wrote Platt.
Jonah’s statement reflects growing industry concerns about actors whose personal politics or controversial statements overshadow film promotion. While actors have increasingly used their platforms for political advocacy, studios have become wary of the potential impact on box office performance, especially for family-oriented productions like “Snow White” that target younger audiences.
Disappointing Box Office and Previous Controversies
The live-action “Snow White” has struggled to meet expectations at the box office, earning just $43 million in its opening weekend—significantly lower than other recent Disney live-action adaptations. Critical reception has been equally disappointing, with the film receiving a meager 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating predominantly negative reviews from critics.
This controversy follows earlier backlash Zegler faced after her casting as Snow White sparked debate due to her Colombian and Polish heritage. The actress further fueled controversy by describing the original 1937 animated classic as “dated” and criticizing elements of the story, including the prince’s role. These comments alienated fans of the original film and created marketing challenges for Disney as the studio attempted to balance nostalgic appeal with contemporary sensibilities.
Industry Impact and Silence from Key Parties
The public disagreement between a producer’s family member and the star of a major Disney film represents an unusual breach of Hollywood’s typically unified promotional front. Marc Platt, an Oscar nominee and Tony winner who produced the film alongside Jared LeBoff, has not publicly addressed his son’s comments. Similarly, Disney has maintained silence on the controversy, and Zegler’s representatives have not responded to requests for comment.
The situation highlights growing tensions in Hollywood between traditional studio expectations for stars during promotional periods and the increasing desire of performers to maintain authentic political voices on social media platforms. As “Snow White” continues its theatrical run, the industry will be watching closely to see whether this public controversy further impacts the film’s commercial performance.
