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Adding fuel to the fire is Zegler’s attitude about her involvement. She’s been quoted as saying she had a “really bad experience” with the character, admitting she was scared of Snow White as a child and didn’t watch it for years. Critics argue that her disdain reflects a broader disrespect for the franchise and its fans.
In contrast, Halle Bailey’s portrayal of Ariel in the Little Mermaid remake, while not universally loved, featured an actress who expressed love and respect for the source material. Bailey consistently emphasized her admiration for the original and a desire to honor it—traits notably absent from Zegler’s statements.