Rachel Zegler — Biography

Rachel Zegler is an American actress, singer, and theater performer making significant strides in both film and stage. She was born on May 3, 2001, in Hackensack, New Jersey, and possesses a rich cultural background with Colombian and Polish heritage. Zegler gained prominence through her self-titled YouTube channel, where she shared cover songs, performances from stage shows, and various personal videos. During her school years, she took on numerous roles in musical productions, including “Shrek the Musical” (2019), “42nd Street” (2018), “The Little Mermaid” (2017), and “Beauty and the Beast” (2016). Her theatrical repertoire also includes performances in “Rent,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Les Misérables,” and “Legally Blonde.”

In 2021, Zegler secured the leading role of Maria in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of the musical romantic drama “West Side Story,” earning her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. By 2023, she appeared as Anthea in “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” and took on the character of Lucy Gray Baird in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” Additionally, she is set to play the titular role in Disney's upcoming “Snow White” (2025). Her discography includes contributions to “West Side Story” (2021), the “Spellbound” soundtrack (2024), “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” (2023), and “Snow White” (2025).