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Rachel Zegler

2001 - Today

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Rachel Anne Zegler ( ZEG-lər; born May 3, 2001) is an American actress and singer. She gained wide recognition for her performance as María in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation West Side Story (2021), winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. She has since portrayed Anthea in the superhero action film Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023), Lucy Gray Baird in the teen dystopian drama The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023), and the titular character in the musical fantasy Snow White (2025), which generated significant controversy and was considered to be a box-office bomb. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 46 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 33 in 2024). Rachel Zegler is the 7,068th most popular actor (up from 9,347th in 2024), the 10,917th most popular biography from United States (up from 13,704th in 2019) and the 3,257th most popular American Actor.

​Rachel Zegler's uniqueness stems from her exceptional vocal talent, evident since her high school performances, and her ability to reinterpret classic songs in innovative styles. For instance, she performed "Do-Re-Mi" from "The Sound of Music" in the style of Billie Eilish, showcasing her versatility. Additionally, as a Latina actress cast in traditionally non-Latina roles like María in "West Side Story" and Snow White in Disney's live-action adaptation, she brings a fresh perspective and advocates for diversity in Hollywood. Her outspoken nature on social and political issues further distinguishes her in the entertainment industry.

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Among actors, Rachel Zegler ranks 7,068 out of 13,578. Before her are Aaron Stanford, Paola Cortellesi, Anna Chlumsky, Paul Le Mat, Keith Andes, and Barbara Parkins. After her are Melissa George, Roma Maffia, Hiba Abouk, Melanie Lynskey, Martin Milner, and Karisma Kapoor.

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Among people born in 2001, Rachel Zegler ranks 18. Before her are Takefusa Kubo, Jo Yu-ri, Curtis Jones, Oscar Piastri, Michael Olise, and Aiko, Princess Toshi. After her are Bukayo Saka, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Santiago Giménez, Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba, and Daniel Maldini.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Rachel Zegler ranks 10,919 out of 20,380. Before her are Paul Le Mat (1945), Keith Andes (1920), John B. Taylor (1946), Telma Hopkins (1948), Kenny Roberts Jr. (1973), and Lucien Hubbard (1888). After her are Roma Maffia (1955), Benjamin Silliman (1779), Jerry Wexler (1917), Patricia A. McKillip (1948), Sunny (1989), and Martin Milner (1931).

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Among ACTORS In United States

Among actors born in United States, Rachel Zegler ranks 3,258. Before her are Eric Mabius (1971), Peyton List (1986), Aaron Stanford (1976), Anna Chlumsky (1980), Paul Le Mat (1945), and Keith Andes (1920). After her are Roma Maffia (1955), Martin Milner (1931), Dave Sheridan (1969), Hoyt Axton (1938), Florence La Badie (1888), and Van Williams (1934).

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