American actress Rachel Zegler, known for her roles in movies like 'West Side Story' and 'Snow White', publicly apologized this week after insulting elected President Donald Trump and his supporters. Zegler, 23, expressed her apologies through her social media, acknowledging that everyone has the right to their opinion, even if it differs from hers.
Zegler shared a message on her Instagram stories reflecting on polarization and hate speech in today's society. She expressed regret for having contributed to this negative climate and sent love to those who needed it, although she had previously concluded with a 'fuck Donald Trump'.
In her statements, the actress mentioned her concern about division and extremism in society, stating that there is a deep sickness reflected in the number of people who support individuals threatening democracy. These words drew criticism, including from journalist Megyn Kelly, who called her a pig.
In light of the controversy, Zegler acknowledged that she had allowed her emotions to take over and apologized for her comments. Despite her apologies, the criticism continued, even calling for her to be fired from her upcoming Disney project, 'Snow White'.
In an attempt to contribute positively, Zegler expressed her commitment to working towards a better future and stated her desire to move away from negative discourse. She concluded her apologies wishing that Trump and his supporters find peace, despite their differences.
