Rachel Zegler Age, Wiki and Bio

Rachel Zegler

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Singer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth03/05/2001
Age23 years
BirthplaceHackensack, New Jersey, U.S.

Bio/Wiki

Full NameRachel Anne Zegler
Zodiac SignTaurus
DescentPolish and Colombian
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)
  • On her left forearm
  • Below her right underarm

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 2" (158 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolImmaculate Conception High School, Lodi, New Jersey

Personal Life

HometownNew Jersey, U.S.
Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsJosh Andrés Rivera

Family

FatherCraig Zegler (construction executive)
MotherGina Zegler (works in education department)
SiblingsJacqueline Zegler (elder sister, works at Democratic Governors Association)

Career

Debut FilmWest Side Story (2021) as María
Awards
  • 2021: National Board of Review - Best Actress for West Side Story
  • 2021: North Texas Film Critics Association - Best Newcomer for West Side Story
  • 2022: Golden Globe Award - Best Actress in a Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy for West Side Story
  • 2024: People's Choice Award - Action Movie Star of the Year for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Notable Films
  • Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
  • The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
  • Y2K (2024)
  • Snow White (2025)
Theatre
  • Performed in various theatre plays during school
  • Romeo+Juliet (2024)
  • Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream! (2025)
PodcastAppeared in English podcast Princess of South Beach (2021)

Favourites

ActorOscar Isaac
ActressBarbra Streisand
Films
  • Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
  • Lincoln (2012)
  • Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
Singers
  • Bob Dylan
  • Joan Baez
  • Lady Gaga
  • Ariana Grande
TV ShowsGilmore Girls (2000)
FoodCarnitas Tacos
ColourYellow

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rachelzegler/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/RachelZegler5
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5CpvBm5CdvMzLixwPjex6w
Twitterhttps://x.com/rachelzegler

Some Lesser Known Facts

Grew up in Clifton, New Jersey.
Sang at weddings, Catholic masses, and funerals during her childhood.
Faced racial discrimination in childhood due to her ethnicity.
Developed an interest in acting after watching Broadway show Beauty and the Beast at age four.
Performed in Fiddler on the Roof at age 12.
Desired to study at Montclair State University but opted for acting offers instead.
Auditioned for Broadway theatre afterwards.
Named after the character Rachel Green.
Sang songs for films like West Side Story and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Supported Palestine in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since 2021.
Featured in The Ringer's The Big Picture podcast's top 35 actors under 35 list in 2021.
Included in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2022.
Initially not invited to the 94th Academy Awards, but later received an invitation.
Member of Artists4Ceasefire and penned a letter to Joe Biden for ceasefire.
Ranked in the Official New Zealand Music Chart for her songs in 2023.
Listed in the Time100 Next list in 2023.
Critically commented on Donald Trump in 2024, later apologizing.
Featured on various magazine covers.
Enjoys traveling and is an avid animal lover with a pet dog.
Plays the guitar and uploads vlogs and songs on YouTube.