Why Rachel Zegler Was ‘Inspired’ By Halle Bailey Proving Haters Wrong (And How The Little Mermaid Star Did It)
Rachel Zegler and Halle Bailey's roads to Disney stardom have been less than a fairytale. The young actresses—who portray The Little Mermaid and Snow White in their respective titular live-action films (though the latter will not hit theaters until 2025)—made history when they were cast as two of the House of Mouse's most iconic princesses,. However, their boundary-breaking castings have also sparked criticism and backlash among Disney die-hards. Though many Disney fans rejoiced at the racial diversity of a "Black Ariel"…