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 known for her breakthrough role as María in Steven Spielberg's 2021 adaptation of West Side Story. Her performance garnered significant acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. This role marked her film debut and established her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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, receiving a Metro Award nomination.
2017: Performance at Bergen Performing Arts Center
In 2017, Rachel Zegler performed the role of Maria, which she later auditioned for at the Bergen Performing Arts Center.
2017: Starred as Ariel in The Little Mermaid
In 2017, Rachel Zegler starred as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, receiving a Metro Award nomination.
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, receiving a Metro Award nomination.
2019: Starred as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical
In 2019, Rachel Zegler starred as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical, receiving a Metro Award nomination.
December 2021: West Side Story Film Release
In December 2021, West Side Story was released, earning acclaim, and Rachel Zegler received a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination and won a Golden Globe Award for her performance.
2021: Film Debut in West Side Story
In 2021, Rachel Zegler made her film debut playing María in Steven Spielberg's musical adaptation West Side Story, for which she won the Golden Globe Award.
2021: Public Support for Palestine
Since 2021, Rachel Zegler has publicly supported Palestine in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
2022: "Shallow" Video Popularity
As of 2022, Rachel Zegler's video of herself singing "Shallow" garnered over 12.2 million views on Twitter.
October 2023: Exit from Paddington in Peru
In October 2023, Rachel Zegler announced her exit from Paddington in Peru due to the SAG strike.
2023: Roles in Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Hunger Games
In 2023, Rachel Zegler played Anthea in Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
2023: Starred in Shazam! and The Hunger Games
In 2023, Rachel Zegler starred as Anthea in Shazam! Fury of the Gods and as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Her performance in The Hunger Games was praised.
January 2024: Urged Followers to Support Gaza Ceasefire
In January 2024, Rachel Zegler urged her followers to pressure government leaders to support a ceasefire in Gaza.
August 2024: Tweeted Support for Palestine
In August 2024, Rachel Zegler tweeted, "and always remember, free palestine [sic]."
September 26, 2024: Broadway Debut in Romeo & Juliet
Rachel Zegler's Broadway debut in Romeo & Juliet is set to run from September 26, 2024.
2024: Broadway Debut in Romeo + Juliet
In 2024, Rachel Zegler made her Broadway debut playing Juliet in a revival of Romeo + Juliet.
2024: Y2K Film Debut
In 2024, Rachel Zegler's film Y2K, debuted at the South by Southwest Festival and was later released in December.
February 16, 2025: End of Romeo & Juliet Broadway Run
Rachel Zegler's Broadway debut in Romeo & Juliet is set to end on February 16, 2025.
