Rachel Zegler American Actress Known for West Side Story
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Rachel Zegler on Social Media
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- Followers
- 2.6M @rachelzegler
- Engagement rate
- 4.06% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 105,001
- Average comments
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Biography
Rachel Zegler, born 3 May 2001 in Hackensack, is an American actress. She is known for West Side Story (2021) and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023).
Early life
She attended Immaculate Conception High School.
Career
Her 2020s credits include Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) and Snow White (2025). In total, 6 films are listed from 2021 to 2025. Action is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (2), followed by adventure (2). Of her two titles with worldwide box-office figures on record, Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) has the highest, at $133 million. As of February 2025, she counts 314K subscribers on YouTube.
Recognition
She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy in 2021 for West Side Story. Rachel Zegler also has received the National Board of Review Award for Best Actress (2021) for West Side Story and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical (2026) for Evita. In all, Rachel Zegler has won 3 awards.
Filmography
6 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Snow White | Snow White | Film |
| 2024 | Y2K | Film | |
| 2023 | Shazam! Fury of the Gods | Film | |
| 2023 | The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Lucy Gray Baird | Film |
| 2021 | West Side Story | Maria | Film |
| Octet | Film |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical | Evita | Won |
| 2021 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | West Side Story | Won |
| 2021 | National Board of Review Award for Best Actress | West Side Story | Won |
Personal life
She studied at Immaculate Conception High School.
Rachel Zegler Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Rachel Zegler?
Rachel Zegler is 25 years old, born on 3 May 2001 in Hackensack.
What is Rachel Zegler known for?
Rachel Zegler is known for playing Maria in West Side Story (2021).
What is Rachel Zegler’s nationality?
Rachel Zegler is American, born in Hackensack.
Has Rachel Zegler won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical (2026) for Evita.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q61693947), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: PhilipRomanoPhoto · CC BY-SA 4.0
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