Overview

• Ariana DeBose shared and later deleted an Instagram post quoting Jonah Platt's criticism of Rachel Zegler, which accused her of harming the 'Snow White' remake with her social media posts.
• DeBose clarified she did not research the quote's origin and had no intention of targeting Zegler, her former 'West Side Story' co-star.
• Jonah Platt, son of 'Snow White' producer Marc Platt, attributed the film's poor box office performance to Zegler's political posts and public statements.
• The Disney live-action remake of 'Snow White' opened to dismal box office numbers, earning $43 million on a $270 million budget, amid ongoing public backlash.
• The controversy has reignited discussions about the responsibilities of public figures, representation, and the intersection of personal politics with professional obligations in Hollywood.