Rachel Zegler - Actress
Age: 24
Country: United States Occupations:
Actress
Rachel Zegler (born May 3, 2001) is an American actress and singer who rose to international fame for her film debut as María in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 adaptation of West Side Story. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, making her the youngest winner in that category at age 20.
Key Film Roles
West Side Story (2021): María
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023): Anthea
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023): Lucy Gray Baird
Spellbound (2024): Princess Ellian (voice role)
Y2K (2024): Laura
Snow White (2025): Snow White (titular role)
Stage and Music
A New Jersey native, Zegler began her career in musical theater and gained a significant following on YouTube for her vocal covers. In addition to her film work, she has performed on major stages:
Broadway: Made her debut playing Juliet in Romeo + Juliet (2024–2025).
West End: Portrayed Eva Perón in a revival of Evita in the summer of 2025.
Concerts: Performed solo shows at the London Palladium in late 2025 and is scheduled for a concert production of The Last Five Years in early 2026.