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Rachel Zegler Credits Positivity After Political Backlash in West End Debut

The actress is earning raves for her lead role in Evita at London’s West End

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Overview

  • Zegler addressed criticism over her support for Palestine and remarks about President Donald Trump in a June interview with i-D.
  • Disney’s 2025 Snow White live-action remake became the studio’s worst-performing wide-release remake in nearly a decade, earning under $200 million worldwide.
  • She credits ongoing psychiatric support and prescribed anxiety medication with helping her regain confidence during periods of intense online harassment.
  • Rejecting a victim mindset, Zegler says she chooses “positivity and light” and believes a platform carries responsibility to speak on causes like innocent lives in Gaza.
  • Zegler has pivoted to theater, winning acclaim for her portrayal of Evita on London’s West End despite ongoing controversy.