In the latest episode of Hollywood drama, it seems the catastrophic failure of the Snow White remake has been attributed not just to artistic missteps, but also to the reckless antics of its lead actress, Rachel Zegler. The film’s producer, Marc Platt, has faced challenges due to controversies surrounding Zegler, who brought her personal politics into the spotlight. It’s a classic case of one individual’s immaturity jeopardizing a multi-million dollar project and the livelihoods of countless people involved.

According to some reports, there were issues in the film production, not for suppressing free speech, but for reminding Zegler of something called “adult responsibility.” It’s astonishing that in today’s world, it even needs to be said that freedom of speech doesn’t equal a free pass to disrupt your workplace. Especially when that workplace is a film set with hundreds of dedicated professionals relying on the success of a shared venture.

The movie itself, critics agree, was riddled with issues that made it unlikely to succeed from the start. But Zegler’s public outbursts positioned her as a significant factor in the film’s failures. Her actions reflect a growing trend among her generation—a sense of entitlement where personal feelings trump all else. It’s the “speak your truth” mantra taken to a dangerous extreme, where self-indulgence overrides any sense of duty or responsibility to one’s job or colleagues.

Rachel Zegler’s actions are representative of a broader disappointing mindset prevalent among some of her peers. Instead of professionalism, it’s narcissism leading the charge. There’s an important lesson here for all who aspire to be part of an institution, be it Hollywood or elsewhere: signing a contract implies certain expectations and responsibilities. Zegler’s failure is a cautionary tale about the consequences of letting personal politics eclipse professional conduct.

Conservatives, take note: this is a perfect example of the pitfalls of an unchecked, self-centered mentality that often gets championed in today’s culture. In a world gone mad with identity politics and virtue signaling, it’s high time we return to some good old-fashioned respect for the workplace. For the sake of the hard-working individuals who keep our entertainment industry alive, let’s hope Hollywood learns its lesson before it finds itself in another bind like this one.