Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Rachel Zegler

How Rachel Zegler built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Rachel Zegler is an American actress and singer who rose to prominence for her role as María in Steven Spielberg's 2021 adaptation of West Side Story. Her performance garnered critical acclaim, resulting in her winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2015: YouTube Channel Launch

In July 2015, Rachel Zegler's YouTube channel became active, garnering media coverage.

2016: Starred as Belle in Beauty and the Beast

In 2016, Rachel Zegler starred as Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" during her time at Immaculate Conception High School.

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2017: Performed as Maria in West Side Story

In 2017, Rachel Zegler performed the role of Maria in "West Side Story" at the Bergen Performing Arts Center.

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2017: Played Ariel in The Little Mermaid

In 2017, Rachel Zegler played Ariel in "The Little Mermaid" at Immaculate Conception High School.

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January 2018: Responded to West Side Story Casting Call

In January 2018, Rachel Zegler responded to Steven Spielberg's open casting call for "West Side Story" with videos of herself singing.

2018: Starred as Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street

In 2018, Rachel Zegler starred as Dorothy Brock in "42nd Street" at Immaculate Conception High School.

December 2021: West Side Story Film Release

In December 2021, the film adaptation of "West Side Story", starring Rachel Zegler, was released to acclaim.

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2021: Breakthrough Role in 'West Side Story'

In 2021, Rachel Zegler gained wide recognition for playing María in Steven Spielberg's musical adaptation "West Side Story".

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2021: Public Support for Palestine

Since 2021, Rachel Zegler has publicly supported Palestine in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

2022: Speaks Out Against Colorism

In 2022, Rachel Zegler spoke out against colorism within the Latino community, highlighting her experience as a white Latina.

August 2023: YouTube Channel Inactive

In August 2023, Rachel Zegler's YouTube channel became inactive.

October 2023: Joined Artists4Ceasefire

In October 2023, Rachel Zegler joined Artists4Ceasefire and signed a letter urging Joe Biden to facilitate a ceasefire to end Israel's bombardment of Gaza.

2023: Exit from Paddington in Peru and Y2K Film

In 2023, Rachel Zegler announced her exit from "Paddington in Peru" due to the SAG strike. She also played Laura in the film "Y2K".

2023: Roles in Shazam! and Hunger Games

In 2023, Rachel Zegler portrayed Anthea in "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" and Lucy Gray Baird in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes".

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January 2024: Encouraged Followers to Pressure Leaders for Ceasefire

In January 2024, Rachel Zegler encouraged her followers on Instagram to pressure government leaders for a ceasefire in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

September 26, 2024: Broadway Debut in Romeo and Juliet

On September 26, 2024, Rachel Zegler made her Broadway debut playing Juliet in a musical adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet".

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2024: Broadway Debut in Romeo and Juliet

In 2024, Rachel Zegler made her Broadway debut playing Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet".

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2024: Y2K Film Debut

In 2024, the film "Y2K", starring Rachel Zegler as Laura, debuted at the South by Southwest Festival and was released on December 6.

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February 16, 2025: End Date for Romeo and Juliet on Broadway

On February 16, 2025, Rachel Zegler's run as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet on Broadway came to a close.

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2025: Broadway and West End Debuts

In 2025, Rachel Zegler is set to make her West End debut as the titular character in the musical "Evita" and will also appear as the titular character in the musical fantasy "Snow White".

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2025: Future Roles in Spellbound, Snow White, and Evita

In 2025, Rachel Zegler will voice the lead in the animated musical film "Spellbound", play the titular character in "Snow White", and make her West End debut in "Evita".

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