Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler is an American actress and singer who has made a major impact on both film and stage. Born May 3, 2001, in Hackensack, New Jersey, she comes from a mixed-race background with Colombian and Polish roots. She began performing in school musicals at a young age, taking on roles in productions like "Shrek the Musical," "42nd Street," "The Little Mermaid," and "Beauty and the Beast." Her early YouTube channel, where she posted covers and stage performances, helped build her following.

Zegler's breakout came in 2021 when she starred as Maria in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of "West Side Story." The role earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. She went on to play Anthea in "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" in 2023 and Lucy Gray Baird in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" that same year. In 2025, she took on the title role in Disney's live-action "Snow White." She has also contributed to soundtracks like "Spellbound" (2024) and the films she starred in.

At 5'2" and 110 lbs, she has a slim and petite frame. Zegler is bisexual and has a small tattoo on her left forearm, plus a small bug tattoo on her left side. She has brown hair and brown eyes, and her natural features are part of her appeal. As of early 2026, she had amassed 2.6 million Instagram followers. With over a decade of experience in entertainment, she continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood.