Celebrity Feud Erupts: Ariana DeBose Calls Out Rachel Zegler Over ‘Narcissism’ Controversy

Let’s unravel this melodrama fit for a Broadway stage, shall we? Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose recently stirred the pot with a now-deleted Instagram post that had all the subtlety of a sledgehammer to a glass house. The 34-year-old actress, renowned for her role in “West Side Story,” threw shade at her co-star Rachel Zegler, 23, amid the ongoing “Snow White” saga. The drama began when DeBose shared a quote stating, “Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged,” seemingly aimed at Zegler following the latter’s controversial political comments that had some aghast and others cheering.

But wait, the plot thickens—DeBose later backtracked faster than a dancer caught in the wrong spotlight, admitting she had no clue about the quote’s origins, which was linked to Jonah Platt, son of “Snow White” producer Marc Platt. Platt lashed out at Zegler for mixing politics with her promotional duties, calling her “immature” and “narcissistic.” It’s a classic case of Hollywood drama: a starlet who dared to speak out and a producer’s son who couldn’t keep his opinions in check.

Despite her intention to remain uninvolved in the media frenzy, DeBose’s post and subsequent clarification have only fanned the flames of this celebrity feud. As “Snow White” struggles at the box office—grossing only $87 million against its $270 million budget—execs are reportedly pointing fingers at Zegler’s social media outbursts for the film’s lackluster performance. Meanwhile, the likes of Pedro Pascal have rallied to support Zegler, calling her an “icon,” while others, like Sean Lennon, have dubbed her a “brat.” It’s a veritable soap opera, and we’re all just here for the popcorn.

In this age of digital discourse, it’s fascinating how quickly the tides can shift and how celebrities wield their influence—both good and bad—over the public narrative. So, let’s keep our eyes peeled; after all, in the world of Hollywood, it’s never just a quiet night at the theater.

Class dismissed. Try not to let this newfound wisdom go to waste.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Variety
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