Rachel Zegler of 'Snow White' Calls Online Hate 'Really Alarming,' Prefers Positivity: 'Negativity Isn’t My Choice'
The actress from "West Side Story" mentioned that a psychiatrist has been beneficial for her.
For actress Rachel Zegler , the star of Disney 's recent live-action Snow White , encountering online hatred has turned into an everyday occurrence.
The actress remarked during an interview about the various views circulating online regarding her. i-D The magazine released on Monday stated, "At times, this situation is truly concerning."
The actress faced criticism right after being chosen for the prestigious role, frequently due to racists who disagreed with her taking the leading part because she is a Colombian actress. Additionally, she has encountered hostility over certain political opinions she expresses, like those times when she publicly opposed actions taken by the president. Donald Trump before last year's election, sparking a conservative boycott . (She later apologized .)
However, the 24-year-old hasn't allowed the response to her statements to depress her for an extended period.
“I view having a victim mentality as a personal choice, and I opt against it,” Zegler shared with the publication. “Similarly, I decide not to respond with cruelty when faced with adversity. Instead, I prefer optimism, joy, and contentment. Indeed, I feel that happiness can be chosen, and each morning when I awaken, I consider myself fortunate for the life I lead.”
When the noise became too Despite this, Zegler departed from her location in New York and returned to New Jersey, joining her relatives and her pet canine.
My psychiatrist has been with me through everything," Zegler stated. The mental health professional could inform her, "'What you're experiencing is not normal.'
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Zegler stated that listening to those words along with taking medication assisted her recovery.
"She mentioned that particular sentence had been incredibly beneficial for her across various scenarios throughout her life.” The medication also proved to be “a real turning point since I simply couldn’t operate effectively before. It allowed me to function in a manner that boosted my confidence as I navigated through life.”
Zegler is presently starring in the musical. Evita in London's West End.
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