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New York Post
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rachel Zegler announces first film since ‘Snow White' box office disaster
Maybe this will be her fairest role of them all. Rachel Zegler has set her first movie since 'Snow White,' which bombed at the box office upon its release last month. According to Variety, the 23-year-old actress will play Marisa Tomei's daughter in the comedy drama 'She Gets It From Me,' directed by Julia von Heinz. Advertisement 9 Rachel Zegler in 'Snow White.' ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection The film, based on a true story, 'follows Nicky (Zegler), whose engagement celebration turns into a search for her pill-popping, ex-punk rocker birth mother, Charlotte (Tomei). Together, the two embark on an anarchic mother-and-daughter journey to reconnect.' The synopsis reads: 'YouTube is packed with tearful family reunions, but nobody films the messy aftermath.' Advertisement 9 Marisa Tomei at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards in London. Mike Marsland/WireImage 9 Director Julia von Heinz at the 'Treasure – Familie ist ein fremdes Land' in Munich, Germany in Sept. 2024. Getty Images Producers on the project include Jen Dana for 3311 Productions, Anna Werner for Seven Elephants and Jay Reiss, who also wrote the script. Dana said in a statement about Zegler, 'Rachel always brings a brilliant depth and humanity to her roles, and we are so excited for her to continue to showcase her versatility and humor as an actress.' Advertisement 9 Rachel Zegler seen in New York on March 20. GC Images Zegler rose to fame playing Maria in Steven Spielberg's 2021 adaptation of 'West Side Story.' She then starred as Lucy Gray Baird in 2023's 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.' Her latest role as the titular Disney princess in 'Snow White' brought about major controversy. In 2022, Zegler called the original cartoon film dated and 'weird.' She also compared the Prince character to a 'stalker,' and vowed that her remake would take 'a different approach' to Snow White's tale. Advertisement 9 Rachel Zegler on the set of 'Snow White.' Instagram/rachelzegler 9 Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler on a poster for 'Snow White.' ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection The actress also faced backlash for her attacks on Donald Trump voters and support for Palestine. Her views on the Israel-Hamas war oppose those of her 'Snow White' co-star, Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen. Last month, a Variety report claimed that Disney had to hire a 'social media guru' to monitor Zegler's online activity in the wake of her posts about Trump and Palestine. 9 Rachel Zegler in the 'Snow White' remake. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Allegedly, 'Snow White' producer Marc Platt flew from Los Angeles to New York to get Zegler to take down her Palestine post while she was appearing in 'Romeo + Juliet' on Broadway, but she refused. Sources also claimed that Gadot, 40, received death threats over her pro-Israeli views, forcing Disney to allegedly hire security for the 'Wonder Woman' actress. 9 Gal Gadot, Rachel Zegler in 'Snow White.' ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement In the lead-up to the film's release, Disney scaled back its premiere and had the cast do limited press. Zegler and Gadot didn't do interviews together amidst the feud rumors. Zegler never directly addressed the many controversies surrounding 'Snow White.' Instead, she called the role the 'honor of a lifetime' on 'Good Morning America' on March 20. 9 Rachel Zegler in costume as Snow White. Instagram/@rachelzelger 'To get to bring [Snow White] to life in such a unique way and such a special way, it's just a beautiful opportunity, and I'm very honored,' she said. Advertisement 'Snow White' has grossed over $200 million worldwide, far less than the reported $410 million it cost to make. According to Deadline, Disney spent $270 million on the production and another $140 million on promotional expenses, residual payments and miscellaneous costs. The film was also panned by critics and fans alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 40% critic score and a 72% audience score.
NBC News
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
BAFTA responds to criticism over how it handled Matthew Perry's death in 2024 ceremony
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is speaking out after the organization was criticized for failing to include Matthew Perry during the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards, also known as the BAFTAs. Perry was not included during the in memoriam segment of the ceremony, leading to backlash from people on X and prompting BAFTA to comment on the omission. 'Matthew Perry will be remembered in this year's TV Awards ceremony,' the organization wrote on X, while sharing a link to a memoriam section on its website for stars who've died, including Perry. There is no date yet announced for the TV ceremony. has reached out to BAFTA for comment on the matter but has not yet heard back. Perry, who was acknowledged during the in memoriam segment at last month's Emmy Awards, died in October at the age of 54 from acute effects of ketamine after he was found in a jacuzzi in his California home. While he is best known for his portrayal of sarcastic Chandler Bing on the legendary sitcom 'Friends,' he did star in several movies, including '17 Again,' 'Fools Rush In,' 'The Whole Nine Yards' and its sequel 'The Whole Ten Yards.' 'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham performed Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time' during the ceremony, while pictures of stars who died over the last year were shown. While BAFTA said it will include him in the TV ceremony, several fans on X were still disappointed. "@BAFTA Matthew Perry made plenty of films e.g The Whole Nine Yards. That was a poor decision,' one person wrote. 'Shockingly bad BAFTA! Matthew was a film actor too! Sort it out!!!,' someone else commented. raged another person.
