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Amala Ekpunobi

Elle Fanning vs. Rachel Zegler: How to Be a Princess

Aug 16, 2023
Elle Fanning, known for her role as Aurora in Maleficent, discusses what it means to be a princess in modern times. They explore the backlash against Rachel Zegler for her comments about playing Snow White in Disney's live-action remake. The podcast also delves into topics like matriarchy, redefining gender roles, negative reception of the Snow White remake, power dynamics, Taylor Sheridan's writing, and traditional marriage.
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  • Rachel Ziegler's suggestion to reimagine Snow White as a strong, independent woman has sparked criticism and concern about the film's success.
  • The decision to reimagine Snow White as a feminist character has caused division among audiences and could potentially affect the box office performance of the film.

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Rachel Ziegler's controversial statements about Snow White remake

Rachel Ziegler has caused an uproar with her PR for the upcoming Snow White remake. Through her interviews and statements, she has expressed that the movie needs to be reimagined and that Snow White should not be portrayed as a victim of the patriarchy. Ziegler suggests that Snow White should be a strong, independent woman who does not need a man and becomes a leader on her own. This departure from the traditional storyline has sparked criticism and backlash from fans who believe the original tale should be respected and not drastically changed.

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