Hollywood Clash: Snow White Star Rachel Zegler Scolded by Producer’s Son Over Politics
Los Angeles, California
The drama behind Disney’s upcoming Snow White remake just took a real-world twist, and it’s juicier than any fairy tale! Jonah Platt, son of Snow White producer Marc Platt, set the internet on fire after he reprimanded leading lady Rachel Zegler for her outspoken political views—and he did not hold back.
It all started when Variety reported that Marc Platt flew to New York to have a stern conversation with Zegler after her social media activity ignited controversy. In August 2024, Zegler celebrated Snow White hitting 120 million trailer views but threw in a curveball by adding, “and always remember, free Palestine.” This single comment triggered a wave of backlash. But it didn’t stop there—Zegler later went off on former President Donald Trump following his 2024 election win, stating, “May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace.” She topped it off with, “f*** Donald Trump.”
That’s when Jonah Platt stepped in. Responding to a fiery Instagram comment about his father’s intervention, the Broadway star unleashed a scathing reply: “Yeah, my dad, the producer of an 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.” He doubled down, calling Zegler’s actions “narcissistic” and accused her of putting the hard work of thousands of cast and crew members at risk.
Naturally, social media exploded. Some sided with Jonah, arguing that an actor’s job is to promote their film, not their politics. Others defended Zegler, citing freedom of speech and the right to express personal beliefs without professional consequences.
Meanwhile, Jonah Platt isn’t just the son of a Hollywood mogul—he’s made a name for himself in theater and TV, starring in Wicked on Broadway, guest appearing in The Office and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and hosting Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, a podcast focused on Jewish identity and politics.
As for Zegler, the heat is on. With Snow White set to release in 2025, will her off-screen controversy overshadow the film’s success? Hollywood loves a redemption arc, but it also loves a scandal. Buckle up—this one’s far from over.
