The making of Snow White was apparently less “happily ever after” and more “what in the seven dwarfs is going on?”
The latest behind-the-scenes tea has been spilled, and let’s just say Disney execs were probably stress-eating Mickey-shaped pretzels trying to deal with it all.
The Post That Launched a Thousand Panic Attacks
For context, in August 2024, Rachel Zegler—our modern-day Snow White—decided to stir the cauldron of controversy by posting “Free Palestine” on her X account (formerly Twitter, but let’s be real, we’re all still calling it Twitter). This wasn’t just any random Tuesday post—it was tied to the trailer release of Snow White, sending Disney execs into full-blown crisis mode.
Meanwhile, Gal Gadot—aka the Evil Queen and actual former Israeli Defense Forces soldier—has been open about her support for Israel. So yeah… tensions were high enough to make Maleficent look chill.
Disney’s Wild Ride: From Magic Kingdom to PR Nightmare
According to Variety, Rachel’s post reportedly shocked Disney execs. And by “shocked,” we mean they probably stared blankly at their Mickey Mouse phone screens, questioning every life decision that led them to this moment.
So what did they do? Naturally, they sent a producer on an emergency flight to New York to talk to Rachel. We can only imagine this was a conversation filled with nervous laughter, corporate-approved buzzwords, and a PowerPoint slide titled “Why We Can’t Have Controversy During Press Tours.”
Did the post get deleted? Nope. Instead, Disney allegedly had to fork over extra cash for security after Gal received death threats. The happiest place on Earth? Not anymore.
More Drama Than a Telenovela
But wait, there’s more! This film’s controversies weren’t limited to geopolitical debates. Rachel also had beef with:
– Donald Trump supporters – She was NOT feeling their vibes.
– The original 1937 Snow White – She called it outdated, and fans of sleepy princesses everywhere were not having it.
– Trolls mad about her heritage – Yep, some people were big mad that Snow White wasn’t… well… white enough.
At this point, the drama surrounding Snow White was juicier than an enchanted apple.
Box Office Analysts Weigh In… and It Ain’t Pretty
Box-office analyst Jeff Bock summed it up best: “They say all press is good press, but in Snow White’s case, they were unabashedly wrong.” Translation: This movie was destined for chaos, and chaos it got.
Rachel & Gal: Frenemies or Fairy Tale Besties?
Despite all the drama, insiders insist Rachel and Gal actually got along great. No catfights. No passive-aggressive poisoned apples exchanged. Just two actresses vibing on set while the internet burned around them.
Disney’s Last-Minute “Let’s Pretend This Isn’t Happening” Move
In the most “yikes, let’s keep this low-key” decision ever, Disney decided to scale back the red carpet premiere. Translation: No press, no interviews, no chances for more viral soundbites that would make executives want to cry into their Minnie Mouse ears.
The Snow White movie drama, summarized. Who needs House of the Dragon when Hollywood is serving up this much fire? 🔥
