Hollywood star Rachel Zegler has landed the coveted role of Snow White in Disney’s live action remake that is premiering later this month

All eyes are on Hollywood actress Rachel Zegler as she is the new Snow White in the upcoming 2025 adaption of the fairytale, which premieres this coming weekend.

Since it was announced that Rachel would be the titular character in the Disney princess film she has acquired much attention. In 2021, she got her big break in 2021 with the starring role of Maria Vasquez in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the iconic musical film West Side Story. Rachel has continued to ride the wave of her success, which has landed her Snow White.

Although early in her career, the Spellbound notable has made a nice income from movie and television work.

As of now, Rachel reportedly has a net worth of $3 million. According to Spoiler US, Rachel was paid $2 million for her role in Snow White. Her net worth will continue to increase if she goes on to star in more blockbusters like Snow White.

Rachel got her big break in 2021 with her starring role in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story ( 
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While many are anticipating Snow White, some are skeptical of it, and are expressing their concerns surrounding the film. Recently an actor with dwarfism expressed his disappointment at Disney’s choice to use CGI characters in their latest Snow White remake, judging it to be “discriminating in a sense.”

Choon Tan, a bodybuilder and performer, said he’s afraid that Disney’s decision could negatively impact the careers of little people. Instead of real-life little people portraying the seven dwarf acquaintances of Snow White, computer-generated images will be used to portray them.

This choice has led to some backlash among actors who have typically played these “much loved” roles in the Snow White films. Choon noted the change to be “absolutely absurd and discriminating in a sense.

Choon told Mail Online, “I think Disney is trying too hard to be politically correct, but in doing so it’s damaging our careers and opportunities. There really is nothing wrong casting someone with dwarfism as a dwarf in any given opportunity. As long as we are treated equally and with respect, we’re usually more than happy to take on any acting roles that are suitable for us.”

Additionally, he spotlighted that showing actual little people gives younger viewers the opportunity to see someone with dwarfism, which may have been something they’ve never seen before.

Choon, who has previously been in versions of the show in England, admitted he was offended at Disney’s latest move, arguing that there are “plenty of actors” able to take on the role for the new on-screen adaptation.a