Disney’s Snow White
Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Snow White (2025)!
One of the biggest controversies was the casting of Rachel Zegler as Snow White.
However, Disney fans have spent four years debating whether she should have been in thecast ofSnow White.
Snow White holds a significant place in cultural history, pioneering the now-iconic franchise.
Several actors have taken the mantle of acting Snow.
Because Snow was a classic damsel-in-distress in the 1937 film, she could act more docile and submissive.
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Her spunkiness and invigoration are a breath of fresh air.
She even mirrors the Disney Princess mannerism, which makes me feel nostalgic.
The only disappointment is that the live-action Snow White didnt rise to her level.
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The other half is her singing abilities.
Zegler has a nightingale-like voice that Id probably classify as a lyrical soprano.
Examples from Disney movies include How Far Ill Go, Go the Distance, and Part of Your World.
She transitions from quietness to belting, sing-speaking to sing-singing, delicate to strong.
Id be lying if I said I didnt tear up a few times when listening to her singing.
Her technique and training are apparent when listening to theSnow White soundtrack.
Zegler does a great job using her mixed voice when necessary, connecting her head and chest voice.
She enunciates every word.
When speaking toThe Hollywood Reporter, Zegler said this:
Her superpower is her heart.
Thats something I really believe the world could take advantage of more.
Anger can be a powerful emotion, but it doesnt bring the brightest future.
[It uncovers] fear, insecurity, and a lack of love.
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Snow White chooses kindness and still makes change.
Power takes many forms.
I hope well see a new dawn of kindness and acceptance in the next couple of years.
Snow Whites defining trait was always her kindness towards everyone around her, including the animals and dwarfs.
This becomes the trait that allows her to successfully take back her kingdom at theend of Disneys Snow White.
There was no reason to doubt her based on performance alone.
Snow White has a new love interest named Jonathan, replacing The Prince in the 2025 live-action remake.
The racism towards Zegler started immediately after her casting and has continued to this day.
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