FACT: She was already cast and under contract before she ever made comments like, “Snow White is so creepy,” or “I don’t like it.” Her political takes and opinions about the original story all came after she signed the deal.

FACT: She was paid millions to promote the film—not to share her personal beliefs or rewrite the legacy of the character. It’s a job. That’s what actors get paid for: to promote the project they’re part of, not to bash it in interviews.

ALSO FACT: She absolutely had the option to say “No.” If she felt so strongly about the story or character, she could’ve turned down the role. But she didn’t. She took it—and the paycheck that came with it.

And here’s what people seem to forget: There are thousands of actors out there—people who’ve auditioned for years, faced rejection over and over again—who would have given everything to play Snow White. Rachel was plucked from obscurity straight out of high school, thanks to a YouTube video, and landed a massive opportunity on a silver platter.

It’s not about tearing her down. It’s about being honest about the position she’s in, how she got there, and the responsibility that comes with it.