In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easy for a celebrity’s opinion to ignite a firestorm — and that’s exactly what happened when Snow White star Rachel Zegler decided to speak out following the 2024 election results. With posts that no doubt raised more than a few eyebrows, the actress, 23, allegedly waded into the deep end of political controversy, calling for Donald Trump and his supporters to “never know peace”.
Zegler, who’s set to star in Disney’s upcoming live-action Snow White, didn’t hold back in expressing her frustration with the election results. In a series of posts on her social media, she described the “deep sickness” she believed led to Trump’s victory.
Of course, Zegler is not the first celebrity to voice her strong opinions on the matter. But considering the recent history of Disney’s zero-tolerance approach to controversial political commentary—namely, the firing of The Mandalorian star Gina Carano over similar social media posts—Zegler’s outburst seems like a recipe for trouble.
Rachel Zegler’s Social Media Outburst Could Spell Trouble for Disney’s Snow White?
Rachel Zegler, set to star as Snow White, has found herself at the center of a political storm that could further complicate an already delayed Disney project. With the 2024 U.S. election results still fresh in everyone’s mind, Zegler’s alleged social media posts have left many wondering if her outspoken views will backfire for both her and the movie she’s starring in.
Zegler recently took to her Instagram Story (via X) following Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the election. The actress posted a series of stories calling out Trump supporters, expressing her heartbreak, and throwing shade at Elon Musk, all while making her disappointment known in the loudest way possible.
“I find myself speechless in the midst of this. Another four years of hatred, leaning us towards a world I do not want to live in,” she began, detailing her deep dismay over the election results. Her alleged words quickly escalated into a full-throated outburst, where she added:
May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace.
The actress didn’t stop there. Per reports, she also addressed Musk, accusing him of fueling the flames of the election result by supporting Trump’s campaign. “Get off of Elon’s app btw. The f*ck are you doing. He helped get that man elected and you’re giving him business,” she fired off, urging people to abandon X.
It’s safe to say that Zegler’s unfiltered Instagram rant didn’t go unnoticed. In fact, it sparked a storm of reactions, with many questioning whether Disney would let this one slide or take similar action as they did with Gina Carano.
Will Disney Hold Rachel Zegler Accountable Like They Did Gina Carano?
For those who may not remember, Gina Carano, 42, was dismissed from The Mandalorian in 2021 for making controversial posts on social media (see The Washington Post). The firing was widely debated.
In an emotional interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carano spoke candidly about the devastating impact the firing had on her. “I just laid down and cried and cried. I curled into a fetal position,” she shared, reflecting on the deep personal toll the situation took on her.
Now, Zegler’s own alleged posts have reopened that debate. Some are already calling for Disney to take action against her, fearing that her strong political stance could alienate a portion of Snow White’s potential audience. After all, the 2025 release flick is a big deal for the company—it’s one of their most iconic stories, and it carries significant weight in the studio’s lineup.
Let’s see a few fans’ comments:
Hey @Disney you fired @ginacarano for a hell of a lot less than this. Might as well shelve Snow White. No one is going to see it because no one wants to support this hate-filled Zegler brat.
— X-Ray 🇺🇸 (@X_Ray44) November 13, 2024
“I’m speechless” Rachel Zegler
Proceeds to write lengthy, unoriginal, whiny F-Donald Trump screed.”
Gina Carano was fired for MUCH less. What is @Disney doing?
— Bleeding Fool (@BleedingFool) November 13, 2024
She just gave even more ammunition to Gina Carano’s legal team. And she doomed Snow White to being a massive box office bomb.
— AdamInHTownTX (@AdamInHTownTX) November 13, 2024
Gina Carano was fired for less.
— Lord Firgens (@Lord_RFirgens) November 13, 2024
That movie she is in is toast. She is now insulting the majority. Great strategy. 😆
— 𝘑𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘉 𝘓𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢 (@Javier_Llora) November 13, 2024
Critics are quick to point out that Carano was fired for less, and with the number of political views Zegler has allegedly shared, the latter could face even more grave consequences. This raises a critical question: How far is Disney willing to go in policing its stars’ views? Will Zegler’s political outbursts be brushed off, or will Disney take the same firm action they did with Carano?
It’s an awkward tightrope for Disney to walk, especially with Snow White set to hit theaters in the coming months.
Snow White is scheduled to be released on March 21, 2025.
