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 Gina Zegler and Craig Zegler. Her mother is Colombian, while her father is Polish. She also has an older sister named Jacqueline. Due to her ethnic background, Rachel faced racial discrimination as a child.
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 high school, starring in musicals like Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Shrek The Musical.
Rachel Zegler Personal Life
Rachel Zegler is in a relationship with West Side Story co-star Josh Andrés Rivera since 2021.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches or 160 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Pansexual |
Career Overview
Rachel Zegler began her career in 2021 with Steven Spielberg’s musical romantic drama film, West Side Story, where she played alongside Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, and David Alvarez. Her portrayal of Maria received widespread acclaim and established her as a formidable talent and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Following West Side Story, she has been cast as Anthea in the superhero film Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) and took on the role of Lucy Gray Baird in the 2023 film adaptation of the Hunger Games prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes alongside Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, and Peter Dinklage.
In 2024, she voiced Princess Ellian in Spellbound and starred opposite Gal Gadot in Disney’s musical fantasy film Snow White (2025). Between 2024 and 2025, she made her Broadway debut playing Juliet in a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Trivia
In 2021, Zegler ranked #34 on The Ringer’s The Big Picture podcast’s list of the top 35 actors under 35.
She was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2022 list.
In 2021, Zegler was named AP Entertainment’s Breakthrough Entertainer of the Year.
FAQs
Who is Rachel Zegler?
Rachel is an American actress and singer, best known for West Side Story, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and Spellbound.
How old is Rachel Zegler?
The actress is 23 years old (2024).
What is the height of Rachel Zegler?
She is 5 feet 3 inches tall.
Who is actress Rachel Zegler dating?
Actor and West Side Story co-star Josh Andrés Rivera is her boyfriend. They started their relationship in 2021.
What is actress Rachel Zegler’s ethnicity?
Rachel Zegler is half Polish and half Colombian.