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Rachel Anne Zegler (/ˈzɛɡlər/ ⓘ ZEG-lər;[1] 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.

Key Information

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. On stage, she made her Broadway debut playing Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (2024), and her West End debut as the titular character in the musical Evita (2025).

Early life and education

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Rachel Anne Zegler[2] was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, on May 3, 2001, to Gina and Craig Zegler.[3][4][5] She was named after the fictional character Rachel Green from the TV series Friends.[6] She has an older sister.[7] Her mother is of Colombian descent; her maternal grandmother immigrated from Barranquilla to the United States in the 1960s.[8][9] Her father is of Polish descent.[8][10]

Zegler grew up in Clifton, New Jersey.[11] She says she faced racial discrimination on social media during her childhood due to her mixed ethnicity.[3] Zegler became a fan of the theater after seeing her first Broadway show, Beauty and the Beast, at age four.[3] Her first acting role came when she was 12, when she played Shprintze in a play of Fiddler on the Roof. She then decided she wanted to be an actress, and began taking voice and acting lessons.[3]

Zegler attended Immaculate Conception High School,[12] where she starred in several musicals, playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast (2016), Ariel in The Little Mermaid (2017),[13] Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street (2018), and Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical (2019).[14][15] For all four performances, she received Metropolitan High School Theater Award nominations for the Actress in a Leading Role category.[14] Her other roles have included Serena in Legally Blonde, Cosette in Les Misérables, and Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie. She graduated on June 2, 2019, as salutatorian.[16] Her YouTube channel was active from July 2015 to August 2023 and also garnered media coverage.[17][18]

Career

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2018–2021: West Side Story and breakthrough

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Zegler in 2019

In January 2018, director Steven Spielberg posted an open casting call via Twitter for a new film adaptation of West Side Story.[19] Zegler, then 16 years old, responded with videos of herself singing "Tonight" and "I Feel Pretty"; she had performed the role of Maria at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in 2017.[20][10] She was selected from more than 30,000 applicants for the role, marking her film debut.[21] The film was released in December 2021,[22] and earned acclaim from critics and audiences.[23][24][25]

For her performance, Zegler received a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination for Best Young Performer and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy,[26][27] She was the first actress of Colombian descent to win in that category and, at age 20, the youngest.[28]

2022–present: Franchise films; Broadway and West End debuts

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Zegler starred as Anthea in the superhero film Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).[29] The film received mixed reviews and was a box-office failure, grossing $134.1 million worldwide against a production budget of $110–125 million.[30][31] She played protagonist Lucy Gray Baird in the 2023 film adaptation of the Hunger Games prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.[32] The film received mixed to positive reception.[33] David Ehrlich of IndieWire praised Zegler, writing, "[She] is absolutely captivating in a Wild Rose-coded performance that's equal part Southern pluck and wide-eyed terror ... it is a marvel of multiplex acting. ... Zegler knows how to play nuance big enough for the back of the room to read it all over her face".[34] The film grossed $349 million worldwide against a production budget of $100 million.[35]

In 2023, Zegler announced her exit from Paddington in Peru, attributing her departure to the SAG strike.[36][37] She played Laura in the film Y2K,[38] which debuted at the South by Southwest Festival in 2024 and was released on December 6 that year to a mixed reception.[39]

Zegler made her Broadway debut playing Juliet in a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, directed by Sam Gold with music by Jack Antonoff,[40] from September 26, 2024, to February 16, 2025.[41] She voiced the lead character in the animated musical film Spellbound, which premiered on Netflix.[42][43] She then played the titular character in Snow White (2025), a live-action adaptation of the 1937 animated Disney film.[44][45] Prior to its release, the film sparked controversy, partly over Zegler's critiques of the original film and Donald Trump, as well as her co-star Gal Gadot's opposing views on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, prompting boycott calls from both political sides.[46] It received mixed reviews from critics who praised Zegler's performance but took issue with some of the film's stylistic choices.[47][48] With a production budget of $240–270 million, it is one of Disney's most expensive films. It grossed $206 million worldwide and was a box-office bomb.[49]

Zegler next made her West End debut playing Eva Perón in a revival of Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd, in the summer of 2025 at the London Palladium, where she received positive reviews for her performance.[50][51] She performed two solo concerts at the London Palladium in October 2025, alongside special guests Ramin Karimloo and Andrew Lloyd Webber with the latter only performing at the evening performance.[52] She is set to play Cathy Hiatt for a limited one-week engagement in March 2026 in a concert production The Last Five Years with Ben Platt at the London Palladium to celebrate the musical’s 25th anniversary.[53]

Zegler is set to star alongside Marisa Tomei in the comedy drama film She Gets It from Me.[54]

Public image

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In 2021, Zegler was listed at number 34 on The Ringer's The Big Picture podcast's list of the top 35 actors under 35.[55] She is included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2022 list.[56] Also in 2021, AP Entertainment named her as one of the Breakthrough Entertainers of 2021.[57] She was part of the in memoriam segment of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in honor of Stephen Sondheim, alongside Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Leslie Odom Jr.[58]

In January 2022, Zegler garnered online backlash for a since-deleted video in which she gave a dramatic reading of Britney Spears's Twitter messages online to her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears. She later issued an apology on the platform, explaining: "While I meant no disrespect whatsoever, I should have thought about how this could be perceived, and I'm so sorry for upsetting or disappointing anyone. This is not a situation to be taken lightly, and we should all be lifting Britney up in this pivotal time."[59]

She was initially not invited to attend the 94th Academy Awards ceremony of 2022 to support her colleagues involved in West Side Story, which received seven nominations, including Best Picture.[60] After some controversy over the perceived snub in the media,[61] the Academy invited her to be a presenter[62] for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.[63][64]

Personal life

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In February 2021, Zegler and actor Josh Andrés Rivera confirmed that they were dating. The two had met on the set of West Side Story and later starred in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes together.[65] The two split by the end of 2024.[66] She began dating her Evita co-star, Nathan Louis-Fernand, by July 2025 after they met in rehearsals.[67]

Zegler considers Barbra Streisand to be one of her primary influences.[68] In 2021, Streisand sent Zegler a copy of her album Release Me 2 and a copy of the book Streisand From A to Z, along with a note reading, "For R., from B."[69][70]

Zegler is open about her struggles with anxiety and attends psychiatric sessions.[71]

Political views

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Zegler has spoken out against colorism regarding the Latino community. In 2022, she stated, "I'm a white Latina. I don't get stopped on the street for the way that I look. That's my privilege, but when I speak Spanish on the subway, I've been spit on. I've been told to go back to where I came from, even when I was born in suburban New Jersey."[72]

She has publicly supported Gaza in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict since 2021. In October 2023, Zegler joined Artists4Ceasefire and signed a letter urging Joe Biden to call for a ceasefire during the war in Gaza. In January 2024, she encouraged her followers on Instagram to pressure government leaders for a ceasefire. In August 2024, she tweeted, "and always remember, Free Palestine".[73][74] Snow White producer Marc Platt voiced concerns about Zegler's Israeli co-star Gal Gadot receiving death threats, which they attributed to Zegler's post. This led Disney to provide additional security for Gadot.[75][76] After the film's release, Platt's son Jonah partially blamed its box office underperformance on Zegler's public remarks, confirming that his father had flown to New York to reprimand Zegler for her remarks.[77][78]

In November 2024, Zegler criticized Donald Trump and his supporters, claiming there is a "deep, deep sickness" in the United States and accusing Trump of "threaten[ing] our democracy".[79] She also wrote, "May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace."[80] She later apologized for "contribut[ing] to the negative discourse".[80]

Acting credits

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Film

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Note
2021 West Side Story María
2023 Shazam! Fury of the Gods Anthea
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Lucy Gray Baird
2024 Y2K Laura
Spellbound Princess Ellian Voice role
2025 Snow White Snow White

Theatre

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Year Title Role Venue Ref.
2024–2025 Romeo + Juliet Juliet Capulet Circle in the Square Theatre, Broadway [81]
2025 Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream! Herself (One night only) St. James Theatre, Broadway
Evita Eva Perón London Palladium, West End [50]
Rachel Zegler: Live at the London Palladium Herself [52]
2026 The Last Five Years Cathy Hiatt [82]

Podcast

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Year Title Role Notes
2021 Princess of South Beach[83] Maria Del Carmen / Gloria Calderon Main role

Discography

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Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[84] 		UK Sales
[85]
"Let Me Try" [86] 2021 — — Non-album single
"Balcony Scene (Tonight)"
(with Ansel Elgort) 		— — West Side Story
"The Hanging Tree" 2023 19 — The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
"The Ballad of Lucy Gray Baird" 12 —
"Man of the House" 2024 — — Romeo + Juliet
"Waiting on a Wish" — 74 Disney's Snow White
"Don't Cry For Me Argentina" 2025 — 15 Evita
"Rainbow High" — —

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[84]
"Nothing You Can Take from Me (Boot-Stompin' Version)"
(with the Covey Band) 		2023 13 The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
"Pure as the Driven Snow"
(with the Covey Band) 		22

Other appearances

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List of other appearances
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Days from Long Ago" 2021 Alejandro Rodriguez, Anna Ebbeson, Shakina Nayfack, Solea Pfeiffer #IWriteMusicals: Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge (the 2020 edition)
"Your World / Safe" Alexia Sielo, Anna Ebbeson, Anna Jacobs, Henry Crater, Jared Goldsmith, Jason Gotay, Nick Cartell
"Rey's Theme" None The George Lucas Talk Show Original Livestream Series Soundtrack
"Mile Away" 2023 George Watsky Intention

Accolades

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List of awards and nominations received by Rachel Zegler
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2021
 Chicago Film Critics Association Most Promising Performer West Side Story Nominated [87]
Florida Film Critics Circle Pauline Kael Breakout Award Runner-up [88]
Indiana Film Journalists Association Breakout of the Year Nominated [89]
National Board of Review Best Actress Won [90]
North Texas Film Critics Association Best Actress Nominated [91]
Best Newcomer Won
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Best Youth Performance Nominated [92]
2022
 Alliance of Women Film Journalists Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated [93]
Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Young Actor/Actress Nominated [94]
DiscussingFilm Critics Awards Best Debut Performance Nominated [95]
Dorian Awards Rising Star of the Year Nominated [96]
Imagen Awards Best Actress Nominated [97]
Georgia Film Critics Association Nominated [98]
Breakthrough Award Nominated
Golden Globe Awards Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Won [99]
Music City Film Critics Association Best Young Actress Nominated [100]
North Carolina Film Critics Association Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated [101]
Online Film and Television Association Best Breakout Performance: Female Nominated [102]
2024 People's Choice Awards Action Movie Star of the Year The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Won [103]
Female Movie Star of the Year Nominated
2025 Saturn Awards Best Performance by a Younger Actor Nominated [104]
iHeartRadio Music Awards Favorite Broadway Debut Romeo + Juliet Won
Broadway.com Audience Awards Favorite Leading Actress in a Play Won [105]
Favorite Breakthrough Performance (Female) Nominated [105]
Favorite Onstage Pair Nominated [105]
The Stage Debut Awards Best West End Debut Performance Evita Won [106]
2026 Stalls to Stage Awards Screen Stars on Stage Pending [107]

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Rachel Anne Zegler (born May 3, 2001) is an American actress and singer of Polish and Colombian descent.
She gained prominence with her film debut as Maria in Steven Spielberg's (2021), earning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Zegler subsequently appeared in (2023) and portrayed Snow White in Disney's live-action remake released in 2025, which experienced a significant underperformance attributed in part to public backlash over her earlier interviews criticizing the 1937 animated original as outdated and its prince character as a stalker, while emphasizing a revised narrative focused on female leadership rather than romance.
On stage, she has starred in productions such as on Broadway and Evita in London's West End, the latter earning her the Best West End Debut Performer award at The Stage Debut Awards 2025.

Early life

Family background and upbringing

Rachel Zegler was born on May 3, 2001, in , to parents Craig and Gina Zegler. Her father is of Polish descent, while her mother is of n descent, with Zegler's maternal grandmother having immigrated from to the in the to give birth to Gina. The family, which includes Zegler's older sister Jacqueline, relocated to Clifton, New Jersey, where Zegler was raised. Craig Zegler works in construction, and Gina Zegler is employed in education; the couple met in New Jersey and maintained a supportive household for their daughters. This bicultural environment, blending Polish and Colombian heritage, influenced Zegler's early exposure to diverse cultural elements, though specific details on family traditions remain limited in public records.

Education and initial artistic pursuits

Zegler attended Immaculate Conception High School in , where she graduated as in June 2019. During her time there, she actively participated in school musical theater productions and received nominations for four consecutive years in the Actress in a Leading Role category at the Metropolitan High School Theater Awards. In summer 2017, at age 16, Zegler first portrayed Maria in a local production of presented by the Performing Arts School at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in . As a high school senior, she was cast as in the school's production of , though this was interrupted by her selection for the film adaptation of . She also gained early performance experience singing at weddings and events prior to any professional acting credits. Following high school graduation, Zegler deferred planned college enrollment to prioritize filming for Steven Spielberg's , marking the transition from amateur to professional pursuits.

Career

Breakthrough in West Side Story (2018–2021)

In late 2018, Rachel Zegler, a 16-year-old student at High School in , responded to an open casting call for the role of Maria in Steven Spielberg's remake of by submitting self-tape videos of herself singing "Tonight" and "I Feel Pretty." Selected from roughly 30,000 auditions after a year-long process, her casting was announced on January 14, 2019, representing her first major role opposite as Tony. Zegler later stated that during the casting, multiple white studio executives challenged her Latina heritage—stemming from her Colombian and Polish background—repeatedly asking her to verify her identity, which she described as invasive. Principal photography began on June 17, 2019, in locations including and northern , with production wrapping after delays caused by the . The film premiered on December 10, 2021, earning critical acclaim for its musical sequences and earning seven Academy Award nominations, including for DeBose's supporting role. Zegler's performance as Maria was highlighted for its vocal strength and emotional depth, with Spielberg crediting her audition as setting an exceptionally high standard that influenced subsequent casting decisions, marking this as her professional breakthrough.

Expansion into major film franchises (2022–2023)

Following her breakthrough in West Side Story, Zegler expanded into blockbuster franchises with roles in the and the series. In February 2021, she was cast as , the eldest of the Daughters of Atlas—immortal goddesses intent on reclaiming stolen powers from the wizard Shazam—in , directed by . The sequel to the 2019 film Shazam!, it continued the story of teenager Billy Batson and his superhero family confronting mythical threats, with occurring from May to July 2021 in and . Zegler described joining the production as a practical decision amid a post-debut lull, stating she accepted the role because she "needed a job." Released on March 17, 2023, the film opened to $30.5 million domestically and grossed $133.4 million worldwide against a $125 million budget, marking it as an underperformer in the superhero genre. Later in 2022, Zegler transitioned to the dystopian adaptation genre by landing the lead female role in : The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, a exploring the 10th Hunger Games and the origins of . Announced on May 31, 2022, she portrayed Lucy Gray Baird, a resourceful singer from the nomadic Covey group selected as District 12's , whose charisma and folk performances challenge the Capitol's spectacle-driven . Directed by franchise veteran , ran from July to November 2022 across and , with Zegler performing multiple original songs by and collaborators, including "The Hanging Tree" precursor and "." The film premiered on November 17, 2023, debuting to $44.6 million domestically and $100.8 million globally in its opening weekend, ultimately earning $347.7 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. These projects diversified Zegler's portfolio into high-stakes action and ensemble-driven narratives, leveraging her vocal talents in large-scale productions while exposing her to established IP audiences.

Theatre debuts and subsequent projects (2024–present)

In September 2024, Zegler made her Broadway debut as Juliet in a revival of Romeo and Juliet at the Circle in the Square Theatre, opposite Kit Connor as Romeo. The production, directed by Sam Gold with new music by Jack Antonoff, began previews on September 26 and officially opened on October 24. It incorporated immersive staging and audience interaction, running through an extended engagement until February 16, 2025, and recouping its $7 million capitalization amid sold-out performances. Zegler then transitioned to the West End, making her debut there as Eva Perón in a revival of Evita at the London Palladium, directed by Jamie Lloyd. The limited run began previews on June 14, 2025, and concluded on September 6, 2025, with Zegler delivering a vocally acclaimed performance in the title role. A 10-track cast album was released on October 24, 2025, with a full live recording planned for 2026. Amid these stage roles, Zegler voiced Princess Ellian in the Netflix animated musical Spellbound, which premiered on November 22, 2024, featuring music by Alan Menken and co-starring voices including Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem. In April 2025, she was cast as Nicky, a bride-to-be seeking her estranged mother (played by Marisa Tomei), in the independently financed comedy-drama She Gets It From Me, directed by Julia von Heinz and based on a true story.

Controversies

Snow White remake criticisms and box office failure

Rachel Zegler's casting as in Disney's live-action remake, announced in 2021, drew early controversy due to her public statements dismissing aspects of the 1937 animated original as outdated and problematic. In a 2022 interview, Zegler described 's role as a "stalker" and emphasized that the remake would focus on Snow White's leadership qualities rather than romance, stating, "She's not going to be saved by and she's not going to be dreaming about true love. She's going to be dreaming about becoming the leader she knows she can be." These remarks, which positioned the remake as a feminist reinterpretation, alienated fans of the classic, prompting accusations of cultural revisionism and sparking online backlash amplified by campaigns like #BoycottSnowWhite. Further pre-release criticisms targeted narrative deviations, including the replacement of the seven dwarfs with a diverse group of "magical creatures" to avoid , and delays attributed to production reshoots amid strikes and creative overhauls. Zegler faced additional scrutiny for posts perceived as politically charged, such as pro-Palestine statements, which some outlets linked to broader audience disinterest, though she attributed much backlash to over her Latina heritage. Critics from conservative media argued these elements reflected Disney's prioritization of progressive messaging over fidelity to source material, contributing to eroded goodwill, while defenders like film critic Kelechi Ehenulo framed it as a "" targeting underrepresented actors. The film, directed by Marc Webb and co-starring Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, premiered on March 21, 2025, with a production budget estimated at $269.4 million excluding marketing costs. It opened domestically to $42.2 million, falling short of projections amid competition and review aggregator scores of 38% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, who lambasted its "tone-deaf" updates and lack of charm. Domestic earnings totaled $87.2 million, with worldwide gross reaching approximately $205.5 million by the end of its theatrical run in June 2025, marking it Disney's lowest-performing live-action remake of the decade and resulting in an estimated net loss exceeding $100 million after accounting for typical studio break-even thresholds. Analysts attributed the underperformance to pre-release controversies, audience fatigue with remakes, and Zegler's polarizing comments, which resurfaced in marketing and deterred family viewership, as evidenced by a steep second-weekend drop of over 60%. Post-flop, Zegler reflected on the experience as requiring therapy, while Disney faced questions on its remake strategy's viability.

Social media statements on politics and culture

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election on November 5, Zegler shared an Instagram Story expressing dismay at Donald Trump's victory, writing that she was "speechless" and wishing that "Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace." She added profanity, including "Fuck Donald Trump," and emphasized focusing on local politics amid national disappointment. The post drew immediate backlash from conservatives, who criticized it as divisive and unprofessional for an actress in a family-oriented Disney film. Zegler apologized the next day on November 15, admitting she had "let [her] emotions get the best of [her]," that "hatred and anger have caused us to lose sight of what’s important," and committing to kinder discourse. An earlier tweet from Zegler condemning Trump resurfaced in March 2025, in which she referred to herself as a "" woman while criticizing the then-president. In August 2024, Zegler ended a thread on X (formerly ) with "and always remember, free ," a statement she retained despite reported concerns from producers amid the promotion. This post, combined with her pro-Palestine stance, correlated with heightened online threats against co-star , an Israeli citizen, prompting to fund additional security for Gadot and hire a specialist to review Zegler's future posts. Zegler defended her position, attributing some backlash to broader cultural debates over and representation in the remake. Zegler's social media activity has often intersected politics and cultural critique, including responses to criticism of her casting as Snow White due to her Latina heritage not matching the character's "skin as white as snow" description from the fairy tale. She countered such complaints directly on platforms like X, framing them as rooted in outdated expectations rather than fidelity to source material. These statements, while aligning with progressive views on identity and geopolitics, have fueled perceptions of her as polarizing, with detractors arguing they politicized a children's story and alienated audiences. Disney's internal measures, including the social media vetting starting in late 2024, reflect efforts to mitigate risks from her outspokenness during the film's troubled release.

Conflicts with co-stars and industry figures

During the production and promotion of Disney's remake, released on March 21, 2025, Rachel Zegler experienced reported tensions with co-star , primarily attributed to differing political views on the Israel- conflict. Zegler, who publicly supported pro-Palestinian causes including posting "Free Palestine" messages on in late 2023 and 2024, clashed indirectly with Gadot, an Israeli known for her for . Sources close to the production indicated that Zegler and Gadot "have nothing in common," with their opposing stances exacerbating interpersonal strain, leading to limited joint appearances during promotion. One incident fueling feud speculation occurred after the 97th on March 2, 2025, when Zegler allegedly made a disparaging remark about Gadot in a private setting, though details remain unconfirmed beyond anonymous reports. Zegler later omitted Gadot from tributes to the Snow White cast and crew on March 21, 2025, prompting fans to interpret it as a snub amid the film's poor box office performance, which grossed under $100 million domestically against a $270 million budget. The controversy contributed to heightened security for Gadot, as death threats against her—a of four—spiked following Zegler's vocal positions, requiring to fund additional protection. Zegler's social media activity also led to a direct confrontation with industry figure Marc Platt, a producer on Snow White and longtime Disney executive. In response to one of Zegler's pro-Palestine posts, Platt flew from Los Angeles to New York on December 8, 2023, to meet with her and express his displeasure, viewing the statement as inflammatory given Gadot's involvement and the film's international market. Despite these reports, Gadot publicly denied any ongoing rift with Zegler in an August 16, 2025, interview, stating they maintained a professional relationship despite the film's commercial failure. No other verified conflicts with co-stars from projects like West Side Story (2021) or The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) have been documented in reputable accounts.

Political positions

Endorsements and activism on progressive issues

Zegler has expressed support for Democratic candidates through , urging followers in October 2024 to unfollow her if they did not plan to vote for in the presidential election, framing it as a non-negotiable condition tied to issues like reproductive rights. She has similarly advocated voting for Democratic ("blue") candidates to protect abortion access, stating in a March 2025 Instagram reel that reproductive rights were at stake. On abortion rights, Zegler retweeted a statement criticizing the 2022 decision overturning , aligning with celebrity responses to the ruling on May 3, 2022. Earlier, in 2020, she defended on , arguing its benefits extended beyond abortion services to broader support. Zegler has been outspoken on pro-Palestine causes, posting content promoting "free Palestine" that drew backlash for potentially endangering co-star , an Israeli, leading Disney to enhance her security in early 2025. Her activism extended to broader progressive topics like and reproductive rights, which she referenced in June 2025 while responding to criticism of her online engagement. Following Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, Zegler posted on wishing "Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace" and advising followers to leave X (formerly ) due to Elon Musk's support for Trump, prompting widespread conservative criticism and a subsequent apology on November 15, 2024, where she attributed the remarks to emotional overreaction.

Backlash and perceived career consequences

Zegler's Instagram Stories posts following the November 5, 2024, U.S. , in which she stated "Fuck " and expressed hopes that "Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace," drew widespread condemnation from conservative commentators and audiences. Figures such as publicly criticized the remarks as divisive, amplifying calls for boycotts of Zegler's projects amid perceptions that such statements alienated a significant portion of potential viewers. On November 14, 2024, Zegler issued an apology via , acknowledging that she had "let my emotions get the best of me" and committing to greater empathy, though some outlets noted the backlash intensified scrutiny of her role in Disney's remake. Her public support for Palestinian causes, including posts condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, further fueled backlash, particularly given co-star Gal Gadot's Israeli background, which reportedly led to heightened death threats against Gadot and prompted to provide additional security. In a June 23, 2025, interview, Zegler stated she was unconcerned about professional repercussions, asserting "there are worse things than losing fame" and prioritizing "innocent lives" over career risks. Conservative media attributed part of the Snow White remake's commercial underperformance—grossing approximately $225 million worldwide against a $270 million —to audience boycotts driven by Zegler's political expressions, though studio executives cited multiple factors including production delays and marketing issues. In response to the cumulative fallout from these statements, Disney employed a social media consultant by March 2025 to review Zegler's online activity prior to 's release, signaling internal efforts to mitigate . Despite this, Zegler proceeded with stage work, including her Broadway debut in opening in September 2024, suggesting no immediate project cancellations but ongoing perceptions among critics that her outspokenness has narrowed appeal in a polarized industry. Industry observers have speculated that while her youth may allow recovery through niche roles, the episodes have entrenched her as a for cultural debates, potentially limiting mainstream opportunities.

Public image

Media portrayal and fan reception

Zegler's media portrayal shifted from acclaim as a promising talent following her Golden Globe-winning debut in (2021) to a focal point of controversy, particularly surrounding the remake. Outlets like Vanity Fair have depicted her as a scapegoat for the film's commercial underperformance, attributing criticism to and conservative backlash against her casting as a Latina actress in the traditionally fair-skinned role, announced on June 18, 2021. However, sources such as note that her own promotional statements, including dismissing the original 1937 film's prince as a "stalker" and emphasizing a "" reinterpretation without romance, fueled perceptions of disdain for source material, exacerbating fan discontent independent of ethnic critiques. Coverage in progressive-leaning media, including and Time, has framed much of the online vitriol as toxic or racially motivated, highlighting death threats and abuse directed at Zegler and co-star amid geopolitical tensions. This narrative often downplays her post-2024 U.S. election posts celebrating political outcomes opposed by Trump supporters, which reports broadened her alienation of conservative audiences. In contrast, tabloid and entertainment trade reporting from and Variety documents instances of Zegler engaging aggressively with detractors, such as rebutting vocal critics on platforms like , which some interpret as exacerbating her divisive image rather than mitigating it. Fan reception remains polarized, with supporters lauding her vocal advocacy and performance talent—evidenced by positive reviews of her Snow White portrayal despite the film's $240 million budget and box office shortfall—while detractors, including Disney traditionalists, decry her as emblematic of Hollywood's perceived ideological overreach. Backlash intensified after her comments on the remake's deviations, prompting boycott calls and labels like "Snow Brown" in online discourse, as reported by CSUN Sundial. Zegler has characterized the uproar as stemming from "passionate" fan attachment to the original, a view echoed in her February 2025 Hollywood Reporter interview, though empirical indicators like heightened security needs and social media monitoring hired by Disney suggest tangible risks from hostile segments of her audience. Despite this, pockets of fandom persist, with some crediting her resilience amid what they term unfair scapegoating for broader Disney creative missteps.

Achievements versus professional setbacks

Zegler's portrayal of Maria in Steven Spielberg's (2021) marked her debut and earned her the Golden Globe Award for in a Motion Picture – Musical or in 2022, highlighting her vocal and dramatic capabilities in a high-profile musical adaptation. Her subsequent Broadway debut as Juliet in the revival of (September 2024–February 2025), alongside , received acclaim for her chemistry and performance, with critics noting her ability to infuse the role with youthful intensity amid a modernized production. The production achieved strong commercial viability, selling out performances, grossing $1.48 million in its final week at over 100% capacity, and setting records as the highest-grossing limited engagement in history. In contrast, Zegler's lead role as in Disney's live-action remake (released March 21, 2025) resulted in a major disappointment, with the film grossing approximately $195–225 million worldwide against production costs exceeding $300 million, leading to an estimated studio loss of $115 million. The picture opened domestically to $42.2 million but quickly declined, earning a 39% approval rating on and exiting the top 10 after four weeks, marking Disney's worst-performing live-action remake in a decade. Pre-release backlash, including Zegler's interviews dismissing the original story's focus on romance and domesticity in favor of a "girlboss" narrative, contributed to audience disinterest and negative reception, as evidenced by calls and polarized online discourse. Reports of on-set tensions, such as clashes with co-star over Zegler's public political statements, further complicated production dynamics and public perception. These setbacks have raised questions about Zegler's long-term employability in major studio projects, with industry observers noting that her pattern of outspoken comments—spanning film critiques and cultural issues—has alienated segments of audiences and stakeholders, potentially offsetting earlier successes despite her demonstrated talent in . While affirmed her stage prowess, the failure underscored how preemptive controversies can undermine commercial viability, contrasting with the acclaim-driven momentum of her initial breakout.

Personal life

Relationships and family

Zegler was born on May 3, 2001, in , to parents Craig Zegler, of Polish descent, and Gina Zegler, whose family emigrated from . She has one older sister, Jacqueline Zegler, born January 4, 1999. The family was raised in , where Zegler's mother worked as a nurse and her father as a contractor. In her professional life, Zegler began dating actor Josh Andrés Rivera in 2021 after meeting on the set of West Side Story, with whom she co-starred in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023). The relationship ended in late 2024. Zegler confirmed a new relationship with performer Nathan Louis-Fernand in July 2025, after they were photographed kissing at the BST Hyde Park festival on July 6. The couple, who met through theatrical work including a production of Evita, had been seen together publicly by September 2025.

Mental health challenges

Zegler has openly discussed her experiences with anxiety and depression dating back to her late teens. On June 9, 2018, she posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she suffers from anxiety and depression, along with occasional depersonalization and dissociation from reality. In a September 2022 video, she described herself as "a very mentally ill piece of human right now," explaining the difficulty of public sharing amid personal struggles. The online backlash surrounding her role in Disney's 2025 live-action exacerbated these challenges, prompting her to seek professional psychiatric support during production. Zegler credited her with validating that the intense criticism was abnormal and assisting her in reframing it, which enabled her to continue working. She began taking medication for anxiety, which she described as a "game changer" that restored her ability to function, stating in a June 2025 i-D magazine interview that it addressed her non-functioning state amid the harassment. In reflecting on these experiences, Zegler rejected a "victim " as a deliberate choice, emphasizing instead a commitment to positivity, light, and happiness despite adversity. She reiterated that happiness requires daily selection, informed by 's role in shifting her perspective away from negativity or retaliation. These self-reported accounts highlight and as key interventions, though Zegler has not detailed formal diagnoses beyond her own descriptions.

Works

Film roles

Zegler made her feature film debut as María, the female lead in a Puerto Rican family amid gang rivalries, in Steven Spielberg's musical adaptation of , released on December 10, 2021. Her performance earned praise for vocal prowess and emotional depth, contributing to the film's Golden Globe win for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. In , released March 17, 2023, Zegler portrayed , one of the ancient Daughters of Atlas who wield god-like powers and oppose the family. The role marked her entry into the , though the film underperformed at the with $133.9 million worldwide against a $125 million budget. Zegler starred as Lucy Gray Baird, a cunning tribute from District 12 who performs in the 10th Hunger Games, in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, released November 17, 2023. Her character's folksy songs and survival instincts drive key plot elements, helping the film gross over $337 million globally. In the animated Netflix film Spellbound, released December 20, 2024, Zegler provided the voice of Princess Ellian, a royal who embarks on a quest after a spell disrupts her kingdom. The musical fantasy featured original songs co-written by performers including Zegler. Zegler played Eli, a tech-savvy teen navigating a Y2K-induced apocalypse, in the A24 comedy-horror Y2K, released December 6, 2024. Directed by Kyle Mooney, the film satirizes millennial anxieties through chaotic New Year's Eve events. In Disney's live-action Snow White, released March 21, 2025, Zegler assumed the title role of Snow White, reimagined as a proactive leader seeking to restore her father's kingdom rather than relying solely on rescue. The adaptation, co-starring Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, incorporated modernized elements while retaining core fairy tale aspects.

Theatre performances

Zegler's initial exposure to theatre occurred in community and school productions during her youth. At age 12, she debuted as Shprintze in a staging of Fiddler on the Roof. In high school at Immaculate Conception High School in Lodi, New Jersey, she portrayed Belle in Beauty and the Beast in 2016, Ariel in The Little Mermaid in 2017, and Fiona in Shrek the Musical during her senior year in 2019. She also performed Maria from West Side Story in a Performing Arts School presentation at the Bergen Performing Arts Center. Zegler made her professional stage debut on Broadway in the role of Juliet in a revival of , directed by with music by , opposite as Romeo. The production, characterized by its contemporary staging and incorporation of original songs, opened on October 24, 2024, at the Circle in the Square Theatre and concluded its limited run on February 16, 2025, after 111 performances. Critics noted the leads' chemistry and the production's energetic, youth-oriented interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy, though some reviews highlighted its divergence from traditional presentations.

Discography

Zegler's recorded output focuses on singles and soundtrack contributions tied to her acting projects, rather than standalone albums. As of October 2025, she has no solo studio albums to her credit. Her debut single, "Let Me Try," appeared in 2021 as an independent non-album release. In 2023, she recorded multiple tracks for : The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Music From & Inspired By), portraying Baird and performing originals such as "The Ballad of Lucy Gray Baird," "The Hanging Tree," and "Nothing You Can Take from Me (Boot-Stompin' Version)." The following year, Zegler contributed lead vocals to the Disney's soundtrack, highlighted by the pre-release single "Waiting On A Wish," which reached number 74 on the Official Singles Sales Chart after one week. In , her West End debut as in Evita yielded the cast album EVITA, along with promotional singles "Rainbow High" (peaking at number 57 on the Singles Sales Chart) and "" (number 1 on the Vinyl Singles Chart for four weeks).
TitleYearProjectUK Sales Chart Peak
Let Me Try2021Non-album single—
The Ballad of Lucy Gray Baird2023: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes—
The Hanging Tree2023: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes—
Waiting On A Wish202474
Rainbow High2025Evita57
Don't Cry For Me Argentina2025Evita— (No. 1 Vinyl)
Zegler also provided principal vocals on the 2021 West Side Story film soundtrack, including renditions of "Tonight," "Somewhere," and "I Feel Pretty," though no individual singles from the album were issued under her name.

Recognition

Awards and nominations

Zegler's performance as María in the 2021 film earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 79th on , 2022. The role also resulted in nominations from various critics' associations, including Most Promising Performer from the , though she received no Academy Award nomination despite the film's seven Oscar nods. For her leading role as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023), she won the People's Choice Award for Action Movie Star of the Year on February 18, 2024, based on fan voting. In theater, Zegler's West End debut as in Evita (2025) led to her winning Best West End Debut Performer—audience-voted category—at Debut Awards on September 28, 2025.
YearAwarding bodyCategoryWorkResult
2022Best Actress – Musical or ComedyWon
2024Action Movie Star of the YearThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakesWon
2025The Stage Debut AwardsBest West End Debut PerformerEvitaWon
Additional nominations include Female Movie Star of the Year at the 2024 , reflecting fan recognition across her film roles.

Critical assessments

Zegler's portrayal of Maria in Steven Spielberg's 2021 remake of received widespread acclaim for her vocal prowess and emotional depth, with critics highlighting her ability to infuse the character with youthful naivety and risk-taking spirit during duets. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or , though some noted initial studio skepticism about her casting due to her non-traditional background. In contrast, her role as in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) drew mixed responses amid the film's overall lukewarm reception, scoring 49% on from critics who found it lacking the original's charm despite its action and humor. Zegler defended the project against what she called "senselessly mean" reviews, attributing negativity to a cultural trend of dismissing fun entertainment, while scores remained higher at 85%. Some reviewers praised her as a strong addition alongside villains like and , but others deemed her underutilized in a "boring role." Zegler's turn as Juliet in the 2024 Broadway production of , co-starring , elicited divided opinions on the show's maximalist, Gen Z-oriented staging, which incorporated pop elements and audience interaction but was criticized for uneven execution and overreach. While her chemistry with Connor was lauded for capturing the lovers' passion, reviewers noted she conveyed a poignant balance of ardor and restraint but fell short of matching his intensity. Her involvement in Disney's live-action (2025) sparked significant controversy, amplified by Zegler's pre-release comments dismissing the 1937 original as dated and sexist, describing as a "" and emphasizing a modernized focused on over romance. These statements, combined with her political posts, were cited by observers as contributing to the film's underperformance, with additional backlash over her as a Latina in a role tied to "the fairest of them all." Zegler later attributed the intense online hate to broader dynamics, seeking and medication to cope, though critics argued her remarks alienated audiences valuing fidelity to source material. The production faced further scrutiny for reported death threats toward co-star and reshoots, underscoring how Zegler's public persona intertwined with professional evaluations.

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