Rachel Zegler is facing a firestorm of backlash after “The Simpsons” brutally mocked her portrayal of Snow White in a new parody episode. The once-ascendant actress, hailed as Disney’s next big star, is now at the center of a PR disaster that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood. Just days after a disastrous theatrical release of Disney’s live-action “Snow White,” which bombed at the box office, Zegler’s reputation has taken a critical hit, with industry insiders labeling her a “toxic” presence.
In the scathing parody titled “Snow Oak: The Re-Imagining,” Zegler’s character is depicted as an out-of-touch “girl boss” whose film flops spectacularly, mirroring the real-life failures of Disney’s latest project. Sources reveal that Zegler is “furious” over the portrayal, which captures her fall from grace in the most public way possible. Once a celebrated star after her performance in “West Side Story,” she is now grappling with a social media frenzy that has turned her into a punchline.
Critics have roasted both Zegler and Disney for their missteps, arguing that the film’s modernized approach alienated fans of the original story and led to a catastrophic box office performance. With an IMDb score plummeting to a shocking 1.6, and losses projected to reach up to $400 million, Disney executives are reportedly furious, engaging in urgent discussions about how the project went so wrong. As Zegler goes silent, avoiding interviews and red carpets, the industry watches closely to see if this young star can reclaim her narrative or if the mockery from “The Simpsons” has sealed her fate. The fallout from this debacle may redefine her career, leaving Hollywood to ponder the consequences of disrespecting beloved classics.