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Rachel Ziegler was announced as the lead in Snow White back in June 2021, and her heritage — Colombian and Polish — quickly became a focal point of contention for some fans upset by the casting choice. One of her tweets, where she stated, "Yes I am Snow White No I am not bleaching my skin for the role," stirred backlash and added fuel to the fire of negative sentiment surrounding the film.
While one could argue that Ziegler's ethnicity should not have impacted the film's reception, her social media activity and public statements have undoubtedly played a role in shaping public perception.