Many have been critical of the fact that a non-white actress was cast to play Snow White, regardless of her talent. In a recent story in Variety, Zegler says she grew up obsessed with another actress who flipped the script on a Disney Princess, Brandy’s turn as Cinderella. Brandy is now one of Zegler’s cheerleaders, saying…

Brandy speaks from experience, having played the titular role in the beloved 1997 version of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella."

Rachel Zegler says the 'Snow White' remake she stars in gives the Disney princess' name a new origin story — in the wake of backlash to its 'woke' casting.