Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler is an American actress and singer who made one of the most remarkable film debuts in recent memory. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, to a Colombian mother and a father of Polish descent, she was raised in Clifton, New Jersey. She gained early performing experience in school and community theater productions and developed a strong social media following by posting covers of Broadway songs on YouTube while still in high school.

Zegler’s life changed dramatically when she was cast as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of “West Side Story” (2021) at just 16 years old, beating out over 30,000 applicants in an open casting call. Her performance in the film was universally praised, and she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. The role established her as a major talent in Hollywood virtually overnight and led to a wave of high-profile casting announcements.

Following her breakthrough, Zegler was cast as Snow White in Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Snow White,” which became one of the most anticipated and discussed films of 2025. She also starred as Lucy Gray Baird in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” (2023), demonstrating her ability to anchor a major franchise. Her role in “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” (2023) further expanded her filmography across genres, and she lent her vocal talents to the animated film “Spellbound” (2024).

As of 2026, Rachel Zegler’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. Despite being in the early stages of her career, she has already accumulated significant wealth through her roles in major studio films. Her combination of acting and singing talent makes her a versatile performer with enormous earning potential in the years ahead. She continues to be one of the most in-demand young actresses in Hollywood.