SNOW WHITE Star Rachel Zegler's "Narcissism" To Blame For Box Office Woes According To Producer's Son

SNOW WHITE Star Rachel Zegler's "Narcissism" To Blame For Box Office Woes According To Producer's Son

The son of one of the producers of Snow White has come under first for a social media post in which he blames star Rachel Zegler for "hurting the film's box office."

By MarkCassidy - Mar 27, 2025 10:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Disney

Disney's Snow White hit theaters last Friday, and the movie has not been performing very well at the box office, making just $43 million over the course of its opening weekend in the U.S. The latest updates put the fantasy adventure at just under $50M domestic, but it still hasn't reached $100M worldwide.

Critics have not been overly kind to Disney's latest live-action remake, although it's important to note that the movie has been the source of "controversy" for quite a while, with stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot both coming in for backlash for their very different stances on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Zegler also made some comments about the original animated classic that didn't go over very well with fans.

This week, Variety published what many consider to be a "hit piece" on Zegler, and the article definitely suggests that the studio is at least partially laying the blame for Snow White's box office woes at the young Shazam! Fury of the Gods star's feet.

Jonah Platt, son of producer Marc Platt, has now taken to Instagram to defend his father in the wake of Variety's report, which claimed that Platt — apparently at Disney‘s behest — flew to New York City in August to ask Zegler to remove a “free Palestine” comment that she made on a social media post while she was thanking her fans for watching the Snow White trailer.

When one commenter chimed in to call Platt’s father “creepy as hell” for his efforts to control Zegler's posts and force her to compromise her principles, Jonah responded with the following (since deleted) post.

"You really want to do this? Yeah, my dad, the producer of enormous piece of Disney IP with hundreds of millions of dollars on the line, 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 for which she signed a multi-million dollar contract to get paid and do publicity for.”

He continued: “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.” 

As you might imagine, Platt's comments have gained a lot of attention, with some agreeing with his stance and others calling him way out of line. Whatever your opinion may be, it seems unfair to put so much of the blame for any movie's underperformance on just one actor when so many other factors are involved.

Disney had no immediate comment, nor did a representative for Jonah or Marc Platt.

Melissa Barrera - who was the subject of a very similar article by Variety's Tatiana Siegel after being fired from Scream 7 for showing her support of Palestine - shared the following on social media.

Disney’s Snow White is directed by Marc Webb, written by Erin Cressida Wilson, and produced by Marc Platt, p.g.a., and Jared LeBoff, p.g.a., with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer. The film features all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and an original score composed by Jeff Morrow.

The film also stars Andrew Burnap as Jonathan, Andrew Barth Feldman as Dopey, Tituss Burgess as Bashful, Martin Klebba as Grumpy, Jason Kravits as Sneezy, George Salazar as Happy, Jeremy Swift as Doc, and Andrew Grotelueschen as Sleepy.

Snow White is now in theaters. Do you plan on checking this one out on the big screen, or will you be waiting for streaming? Be sure to let us know in the comments section down below.

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WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 3/27/2025, 10:01 AM
Can studio heads and producers finally take the blame?
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 3/27/2025, 10:05 AM
@WakandanQueen - studio heads and producers:

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Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 3/27/2025, 10:06 AM
@WakandanQueen - Nope. This movie's failure can definitely be chalked up to a single actor saying a couple of inarguably true things that hurt the feelings of a handful of reactionary snowflakes, and not audience burnout, unappealing VFX, terrible reviews, or the general downturn of the box office writ large.
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 3/27/2025, 10:09 AM
@Clintthahamster - Savage lol. How dare she be so "immature" that she uses her platform to advocate for issues she, and most of the world find to be important. Such a child 🙄
McMurdo
McMurdo - 3/27/2025, 10:18 AM
@Clintthahamster - she attached free Palestine to a tweet with the trailer for Snow White as a passive aggressive jab at her Israeli co star. It wasn't about being virtuous or about activism it was about poking the bear. And she did a great job, clearly.
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 3/27/2025, 10:52 AM
@McMurdo - So, if she had just kept quiet like a nice little girl should, this movie would be raking in cash at the box office?
soberchimera
soberchimera - 3/27/2025, 10:53 AM
@Clintthahamster - “inarguably true things”? Literally all she tweeted was “free Palestine” without probably even realizing Palestine has been offered its own state on FIVE separate occasions: 1936, 1947, 1967, 2000, & 2008. The Arabs refused every single time.
https://africachinapresscentre.org/2023/10/13/5-times-in-the-past-palestine-rejected-offer-to-have-its-state-they-want-israel-out-of-existence/
McMurdo
McMurdo - 3/27/2025, 11:05 AM
@Clintthahamster - if she wants to talk about Palestine that isn't the issue,the issue is attaching it to your new movie trailer for the entire internet.
defenderofthefaith
defenderofthefaith - 3/27/2025, 11:11 AM
@McMurdo - You seem to be attacking those who promote Free Palestine(Melissa/Rachel). Do you hate Palestine or people who promote Free Palestine?
McMurdo
McMurdo - 3/27/2025, 11:16 AM
@defenderofthefaith - you seem to be drawing conclusions. And Barrera's her upcoming projects are a western....and a movie no one's going to see about her meeting a monster who lives in her closet. And no, I'm not against innocent Palestinians despite how much you want that to be so babe. You're inboxing me on multiple fronts and I'm lazy so I'm responding to both here
defenderofthefaith
defenderofthefaith - 3/27/2025, 11:20 AM
@McMurdo - I didn’t draw any conclusions. I just noticed who you are attacking and it all seems to be those who promote Free Palestine. You said it was good to see that Melissa is tanking her career. Why is it good to see?
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 3/27/2025, 11:21 AM
@soberchimera - I was referring to the inarguably true things that she said about the original film that dudes on here were so upset about before the Free Palestine tweet.

As for that completely unsourced, reductive article from "The Africa China Press Centre" (lol) there is a CONSIDERABLE amount of context missing from each and every one of those instances. Setting that aside, more than two thirds of the current Palestinian population either hadn't been born, or were children themselves, in 2008, the most recent event mentioned in your article. It's asinine to consider the actions taken by the government at that time as reflective of the will of the Palestinian people.

AND LET'S NOT FORGET that Netanyahu actively supported Hamas for years before the tragic attack on October 7th.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-years-netanyahu-propped-up-hamas-now-its-blown-up-in-our-faces/
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 3/27/2025, 11:25 AM
@McMurdo - If that's the issue, I have great news for you: It wasn't attached to the trailer.
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soberchimera
soberchimera - 3/27/2025, 11:30 AM
@Clintthahamster -
“there is a CONSIDERABLE amount of context missing from each and every one of those instances.”
And what context exactly is missing that changes the fact that the Palestinians rejected attempts at peace? When has Palestine come to Israel with a peace offer that Israel refused?

“It's asinine to consider the actions taken by the government at that time as reflective of the will of the Palestinian people.”
Yeah it’s not like they were ELECTED by Palestinians or anything.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 3/27/2025, 11:31 AM
@Clintthahamster - she attached free palestine to Snow White by tweeting about how many views the trailer is getting.....then shoving in a Free Palestine. You don't have to convince me, Disney was the one who got all bent out of shape about it.
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 3/27/2025, 11:42 AM
@soberchimera - "And what context exactly is missing that changes the fact that the Palestinians rejected attempts at peace?"

That the deals offered weren't in their interest, or forced them to make concessions they weren't willing to make. That they deals weren't offered in good faith. I'm not going to waste my morning explaining the nearly 80 year history of the Israel/Palestine conflict here. There are lots of articles online, documentaries you can watch, books you can read, online courses, podcasts, the world is your oyster.

"Yeah it’s not like they were ELECTED by Palestinians or anything."

Hamas was elected in 2006. 65% of Palestine's population is under 30. Do a little math, carry the one, this means that the vast majority of Palestinians did not, in fact, elect Hamas, because they were either not born yet, or they were children at the time.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/27/2025, 11:43 AM
@UncleHarm1 -

"to advocate for issues she, and most of the world find to be"

Hold up.

Back up.

Wait a minute.

Liberals are the vocal minority.

The 2024 American election proves that.

Conservatives aren't locked in here with liberals, liberals are locked in here with conservatives.

You aren't escaping from Conservative World.
TheNewYorker
TheNewYorker - 3/27/2025, 12:07 PM
@WakandanQueen - It’s totally their fault, for hiring that buffoon.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 3/27/2025, 12:07 PM
@WakandanQueen -

Yes.

And Zooglander too.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 3/27/2025, 12:08 PM
@Clintthahamster - I'm not going to waste my morning explaining the nearly 80 year history of the Israel/Palestine conflict here.
I don’t think either of us needs to waste our mornings as it’s probably the most simple conflict in the world to explain: Israel is a Jewish state that wants to exist in peace and the Arab world wants to annihilate them. It’s been that way since 1947.

this means that the vast majority of Palestinians did not, in fact, elect Hamas, because they were either not born yet, or they were children at the time.

The Central Elections Commission said turnout was 74.6%–76.0% in the Gaza Strip and 73.1% in the West Bank.
https://web.archive.org/web/20090124013414/http://www.elections.ps/template.aspx?id=290
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 3/27/2025, 1:21 PM
@soberchimera - "Israel is a Jewish state that wants to exist in peace and the Arab world wants to annihilate them. It’s been that way since 1947."

There were times when that was the case, for sure. Right now, it's not. Israeli and US officials have made it clear that they intend to ethnically cleanse and annex the Gaza Strip. 50,000 dead, mostly women and children. 70% of all buildings, including 90% of all housing units have been destroyed. That is not the action of a peaceful nation. Israel absolutely has the right to defend themselves, but this is beyond defense.

"The Central Elections Commission said turnout was 74.6%–76.0% in the Gaza Strip and 73.1% in the West Bank."

Yes, the people who were of voting age in 2006 absolutely voted overwhelmingly for Hamas, no question there. But most of those people are dead. As I've said (again and again) the Palestinians being killed in this war are not the same people that elected Hamas. It's like saying Americans in the year of 2025 are responsible for the actions of the Carter Administration.

And I'll make one last appeal for you to consider the fact that this is what Netanyahu wanted. There is a long history of Israel supporting Hamas and suppressing more moderate opposition, because it was not in their interest to have a reasonable negotiating partner. You can read all about it at the link I provided above, or in this new link I'll post here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_support_for_Hamas
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 3/27/2025, 9:05 PM
@soberchimera - This is actually an interesting article. Crazy how so many people can support terrorism when they live in a country with censored media. Reminds me of how this country recently elected a dictator.
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 3/27/2025, 9:11 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - Sorry, but no. Conservatives and liberals are locked in here with moderates. Do your research homie
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/27/2025, 10:04 AM
You know who is another narcissist? Ryan Reynolds.
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 3/27/2025, 10:15 AM
@vectorsigma - and a one note actor too.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 3/27/2025, 10:17 AM
@vectorsigma - yes but he's a narcissist who makes billion dollar films.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/27/2025, 10:35 AM
@McMurdo - but people didnt know that before. Next year's court hearings should be fun
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/27/2025, 10:37 AM
@DudeGuy - true
dracula
dracula - 3/27/2025, 10:39 AM
@vectorsigma - probably but did he ever create as much bad press around a movie as Zeglar has
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/27/2025, 10:42 AM
@dracula - you are right he did not. He is better at hiding his true self, typical of Hollywood.

At least zegler deosnt really care and just says what she wants 😅
defenderofthefaith
defenderofthefaith - 3/27/2025, 11:06 AM
@vectorsigma - There are plenty of Narcissists on this very website. They comments section proves it.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/27/2025, 11:10 AM
@defenderofthefaith - i disagree. Geeks are not narcissists.
theFUZZ008
theFUZZ008 - 3/27/2025, 10:08 AM
He is not wrong.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 3/27/2025, 10:09 AM
My ex-wives would all agree that being right is my favorite thing.

Watching DEISNEY die is my second favorite.

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DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 3/27/2025, 10:10 AM
He has a point, but she was far from the only reason that film flopped.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 3/27/2025, 10:12 AM
I have a question…

If the issue was apparently Zegler bringing her own personal politics into the promotion of the film then why didn’t they do the same with Gal who’s outspoken about her defense of Israel aswell huh?.

Jee , I wonder why that is…

Anyway , no movie is doing that well at the B.O right now which means it doesn’t have to do with one film or genre but something more such as people’s viewing habits having changed post Pandemic.

If the movie doesn’t feel like an event then why go spend money on Tickets & concessions when the movie will be available shortly due to shortened streaming windows now so you can watch it at home to no additional cost , especially since everything is expensive right now in the States atleast.
JustAWaffle
JustAWaffle - 3/27/2025, 10:15 AM
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TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 3/27/2025, 10:19 AM
Could it be that the movie just wasn't that good ? She clearly didn't help, but let's not pretend the movie is some masterpiece being held back by her comments.
billnye69
billnye69 - 3/27/2025, 10:24 AM
Blame, the only thing people in leadership roles love more than money.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 3/27/2025, 10:27 AM
I actually paid my money and watched the movie in a cinema.

The movie is a frankensteinian mess. It's called Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but get this: There's 8 dwarves! I'm not even kidding. Because they had 7 bandits originally and one of them was a dwarf and then they quickly reshot and rewrote half of it to include the original 7 dwarves, so they all get together and there's Snow White, the Prince, 6 regular-sized humans and 8 [frick]ing dwarves!

The script is a complete mess. The Queen wants Snow White's heart before she's been declared the fairest in the land. smh... there's too much wrong with the film to list, Gadot is really bad in the movie but Zegler? She was the MVP. The movie is actually worth paying for just to see her performance. She deserves way better than this movie and way better than Disney.
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