Glamour Names Rachel Zegler a ‘Woman of the Year’ Despite Disney Disasters and Political Outbursts

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Hollywood’s influential media outlets have once again made a noteworthy choice, this time recognizing actress Rachel Zegler as a “Woman of the Year.” Glamour magazine included her on their annual list alongside Ms. Rachel, Demi Moore, and singer Tyla. However, the decision is causing debate, as Zegler’s year has been marked more by public disagreements and criticism than by professional success.

A Year of Disaster, Not Distinction

While the 24-year-old actress has appeared on magazine covers, she’s become best known this year for the disappointing performance of Disney’s Snow White remake. The film was such a critical and commercial failure—costing an estimated $270 million to make—that Disney is now re-evaluating its plans for future live-action movies. It’s become one of the most expensive box office disappointments in the company’s history.

Rachel Zegler faced criticism partly due to her comments and public persona. She described the original 1937 animated film as old-fashioned and suggested the story involved stalking, and also suggested Prince Charming wasn’t essential to the story. These statements appeared to upset many longtime Disney fans even before the new movie was released.

And then came the politics.

The “Palestine” Fallout

Rachel Zegler faced immediate criticism after sharing a post supporting Palestine on social media when the trailer for Snow White was released. According to The New York Post, her comments upset Disney leaders and caused friction with her co-star, Gal Gadot. The situation reportedly escalated to security concerns for Gadot and her family, as they received increased threats, leading Disney to provide extra protection for her and her children.

Even though her online comments put a family with young children at risk, Zegler apparently wouldn’t remove the posts.

The Anti-Defamation League points out that while many people use the phrase “Free Palestine” to express peaceful support for Palestinians, it has also been used by those committing violent attacks against Jewish people around the world. This phrase was even reportedly shouted during attacks in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, Colorado, earlier this year, making actress Rachel Zegler’s tweet seem insensitive given her prominent role with Disney.

Rachel Zegler faced criticism even from people within her industry network. Jonah Platt, whose father produced the movie Snow White, publicly blamed Zegler’s posts about Israel for hurting the film’s ticket sales. He later deleted his comment, but not before posting a longer message claiming his father had to travel to New York to scold Zegler and accusing her of being self-centered.

Doubling Down on Division

Adding to the controversy, Zegler also faced backlash for a post she made after Donald Trump was re-elected. In it, she expressed a wish that supporters of Trump, and Trump himself, would not find peace. While she later apologized for the comment, she chose not to remove it, and similarly kept an earlier post supporting Palestine online.

These publicity efforts haven’t helped Rachel Zegler’s career, especially since her movie Snow White wasn’t successful and damaged her standing with Disney. Despite this, Glamour magazine surprisingly chose her as one of their Women of the Year.

Hollywood’s Perverse Priorities

Each year, Glamour magazine celebrates women who are “changing the game and influencing society.” While that’s the intention behind their “Women of the Year” issue, it doesn’t quite fit Rachel Zegler’s experience – at least, not in the way the magazine suggests.

Disney saw her as a public relations disaster. Fans viewed her as a prime example of Hollywood’s out-of-touch attitude – someone who preached about values while appearing in expensive, unsuccessful films. Apparently, that’s exactly what Glamour wanted on their cover.

This situation highlights a trend in Hollywood where causing controversy doesn’t ruin a career – it often leads to increased attention. Despite alienating international audiences, costing a studio a significant amount of money, and creating international friction, Rachel Zegler is now being praised as a feminist role model and has even been named a ‘Woman of the Year,’ despite past statements that reportedly put a family with children at risk.

Rewarded for Failure

Rachel Zegler’s casting highlights what’s valued in the entertainment industry rather than her talent. It seems the media often criticizes mainstream America while simultaneously celebrating those who go against traditional values, prioritizing rebellion over politeness.

If winning Glamour’s Woman of the Year award now involves publicly criticizing your employer’s history, upsetting a large portion of the audience, and wishing harm on those you disagree with politically, then this award might say more about the magazine itself than about Rachel Zegler.

Instead of recognizing genuine bravery, hard work, and achievement, Hollywood again prioritized famous faces over meaningful contributions this year.

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2025-10-28 13:57