Rachel Zegler is an American actress and singer from Hackensack, New Jersey. She received widespread acclaim for portraying Maria in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story musical adaptation, for which she won a Golden Globe Award. She has become one of the industry’s most promising young stars, thanks to her performance in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and Y2K. Beyond acting, she is also a singer and has contributed to the soundtracks of films she starred in, including West Side Story and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. So, who is Rachel Zegler? Here’s everything we know about the budding actress.
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Rachel Zegler Biography
Rachel Zegler was born on May 3, 2001, in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States of America. She is currently 23 years old.
| Birth Name | Rachel Anne Zegler |
| Nickname | Rachel |
| Date of Birth | May 3, 2001 |
| Place of Birth | Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Age | 23 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Ethnicity | Colombian and Polish |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Relationship Status | In-relationship |
| Boyfriend | Josh Andres Rivera |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Family
Rachel Zegler was born to parents Gina Zegler and Craig Zegler. Her mother is Colombian while her father is Polish. She also has an older sister named Jacqueline. She faced racial discrimination as a child due to her ethnic background.
Education
Rachel attended St. Philip the Apostle Preparatory School before graduating from Immaculate Conception High School in Lodi, New Jersey, in 2019. She was actively involved in theater during her high school years, starring in musicals like Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Shrek The Musical.
Rachel Zegler Personal Life
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches or 160 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Pansexual |