Despite the controversy, early reviews suggest the film may still find favor with audiences.Why It MattersThe controversy surrounding Snow White stems from Disney's decision to modernize the film's themes and characters,

There’s always a lot to lose by modernizing a beloved classic, in this case the 1937 animated film, but this new take — starring Rachel Zegler as the title character and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen — has been shrouded in controversy for years.

The live-action reimagining of the classic film has been attacked from the get-go, beginning when Rachel Zegler was cast as the iconic princess despite being of Colombian descent.

As 'Snow White' gears up for its March 21 premiere, the debate over Rachel Zegler’s casting is reigniting online. Here's what happened, controversy explained.

Rachel Zegler was given some wise words of advice from Ariana Grande after the Wicked star, who has grown up in the public eye, reached out to the embattled Snow White lead in the midst of controversy surrounding Disney's live-action remake.