Inside Rachel Zegler’s Therapy Journey After Snow White Backlash
Hold onto your coffee mugs, because this whirlwind of Hollywood honesty is piping hot! Picture Rachel Zegler—yes, our bright-eyed Snow White—facing a tidal wave of criticism (some of it racially tinged, some just plain nasty) and deciding she wasn’t going to crumble. In a heartfelt chat with People Magazine (plus a deeper dive in Variety), she spilled the beans on how a top-notch psychiatrist and carefully prescribed anxiety meds became her lifeline through one of her scariest career storms.
From the moment Disney cast her as the first Latina Snow White, trolls unleashed a barrage of tweets and comments. Zegler admits the backlash wasn’t just “online noise”—it felt like a pressure cooker under her skin. “Everything started spiraling,” she told Variety, noting panic attacks that hit out of the blue. Cue the Aunt Who’s Had Too Much Coffee voice thinking, “Girl, I feel that!” So, Rachel did what any star with a spine does: she picked up the phone, booked a psychiatric evaluation, and got real about what was happening in her head.
She credits one specific psychiatrist—whom she praises as “incredibly kind but firm”—for helping her unpack the avalanche of stress. (Source: People Magazine) That initial session turned into weekly appointments, strategies for grounding herself mid-panic (deep breaths, guided imagery), and an honest evaluation of medication. Yes, meds—because sometimes therapy plus a little chemical support is exactly what the doctor ordered. Rachel emphasizes that starting on anxiety medication wasn’t a sign of weakness; it was a tool in her self-care toolkit. And come on, can we get a standing ovation for anyone who prioritizes mental health in this crazy industry?
In the People interview, she also drove home how normalizing mental health struggles can help shattered self-images heal. “I hope my story encourages others who feel terrified by public judgment to seek help,” she said, flashing that radiant smile we all adore. This candid admission is a refreshing departure from the usual Hollywood bravado—no filters, no PR spin, just raw honesty.
And let’s not skip the part where she reminds us that healing isn’t linear. Some days she felt on top of the world, other days she needed her coping strategies at 3 a.m. (Because, real talk, anxiety doesn’t punch a time clock.) But giving herself permission to lean on professionals and medication changed the game. Now, between promoting her upcoming movies and recording future musicals, she’s more equipped to handle the noise.
Whew, that was a whirlwind—like three espresso shots in editorial form! Seriously, though, here’s to Rachel Zegler’s bravery and to all of us learning that mental health isn’t a punchline. I swear, I could talk about this all day—but I might need another latte first!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, New York Post
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
