Sean Lennon clarifies comments on “incredibly talented” Rachel Zegler and ‘Snow White’ controversy: “This is not at all about politics”

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Sean Lennon has clarified his comments regarding Snow White star Rachel Zegler.Lennon, the son of Yoko Ono and late Beatles icon John Lennon, recently took to X/Twitter to say he “agree[d] the vilification” of Zegler had gone “too far”.However, the musician added: “But she also acts like a spoiled, ungrateful and disconnected brat.

So it’s no surprise.” The post has since been deleted.This came after Zegler’s political opinions put her at odds with Disney, which reportedly hired a “social media guru” to vet her posts during the press tour for the new live-action remake of Snow White.Following last year’s Presidential election, the actor wrote “Fuck Donald Trump” and “May Trump supporters … and Trump himself never know peace” online.

The statement drew criticism from conservative commentators, leading Zegler to later apologise. Additionally, there had been divisive reactions to her comments about Palestine.Okay this whole press cycle around me replying to someone’s tweet in which I essentially said, yes, the vitriol against Rachel is too much BUT she brought it on herself—it has all gotten very out of hand.

I feel I must reply even though it feels like giving more energy to…— Seán Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) April 1, 2025Now, Lennon has take to his X account to clarify what he said. “OK this whole press cycle around me replying to someone’s tweet in which I essentially said, yes, the vitriol against Rachel is too much BUT she brought it on herself—it has all gotten very out of hand.