The most recent Disney remake, the live-action Snow White film, is reportedly being review bombed by livid fans and critics for several reasons, including a pro-Palestine tweet made by star Rachel Zegler back in August 2024.

As the film's release approached, Zegler's tweet continued to spark heated and divisive discussions on social media, which were catapulted to new heights after the entertainment news outlet Variety revealed recently that her "free Palestine" post did not please some higher-up Disney executives, leading to a series of internal arguments and concern about the movie's success.

The Snow White actress has always been an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights, and Gal Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen, is a high-profile Israeli actor, which acted as the perfect fuel for infinite debates regarding the highly contentious Israel-Hamas conflict that started in October 2023.

Here's all you need to know about Zegler's "free Palestine" tweet and how the internet is reacting to the controversy as the movie continues to spark viral discourse online.

What Is The Rachel Zegler's "Free Palestine" Tweet Controversy?

On August 12th, 2024, Rachel thanked her fans for the reception of the live-action Snow White trailer's release in an X post that was followed by an afterthought tweet minutes later, writing, “and always remember, free Palestine.”

At the time, several media outlets covered her tweet amid many other controversies related to Snow White's production, like The Guardian, which wrote that the movie "found itself embroiled in a fight between its two biggest stars over Middle Eastern politics."

Other journalists accused Zegler of making a subtle attack on her Israeli co-star, Gal Gadot. For example, on August 13th, 2024, X user Newsweek opinion contributor Joel Peltin replied to the actress's tweet, writing, "Disney continues to hire the wrong actors to represent their brand."

What Does The Variety Report Says About Rachel Zegler's "Free Palestine" Tweet Controversy?

The controversy intensified after a March 2025 article by Variety, which claimed Disney producer Marc Platt flew to New York to discuss the actress' "free Palestine" tweet and her perceived animosity toward Gadot amid growing tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and, especially, regarding Snow White's increasingly contentious reputation.

The article reignited discussion across social media about her pro-Palestine post from months prior as the movie was released in theaters.

For instance, on March 25th, 2025, TikTok user @kaludiasays posted a video reacting to the story, realizing the producer who flew to New York is Ben Platt's father, a well-known producer who has worked in film, theater and television.

@kaludiasays #rachelzegler ♬ The Giver – Chappell Roan

Why Has 'Snow White' Producer's Son Jonah Platt Commented On The Controversy?

This is how we get to Jonah Platt's involvement in this controversy. Earlier this week, Platt publicly condemned Rachel Zegler's tweet, partially attributing the film's disappointing box office performance to her social media activity and contentious comments.

In a since-deleted Instagram comment, he expressed frustration over his father's need to travel to address Zegler's comments, framing it as a failure in professional responsibility, notably calling her "immature."

How Is Rachel Zegler's "Free Palestine" Tweet Being Commented Online?

The internet erupted in a mix of support and criticism about Zegler's "free Palestine" tweet, including the support from some of fellow actress Melissa Barrera, who called out the Variety Executive Editor of film and media Tatiana Siegel for publishing articles about her and Rachel Zegler that she perceived as overly critical.

X user also tweeted about the accusations against the executive editor at Variety, writing that Siegel is purportedly "behind multiple articles contributing to the hate trains for both Melissa & Rachel" received in the last few months.

For context, Barrera was fired from the horror film Scream VII over her comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict in November 2023.

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For the full history of Rachel Zegler's "Free Palestine" Tweet Controversy be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.