History of Rachel Zegler in Timeline
Rachel Zegler is an American actress and singer known for her breakout role as María in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" (2021), which earned her a Golden Globe Award. She has since starred in films like "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" (2023) and "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" (2023).
1937: Release of Disney's Original Snow White
The animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," on which the live-action adaptation starring Zegler is based, was originally released in 1937.
May 3, 2001: Birth of Rachel Zegler
Rachel Zegler was born on May 3, 2001.
July 2015: Launch of YouTube Channel
Rachel Zegler started her YouTube channel in July 2015, where she shared her singing talent.
2016: High School Musical Debut as Belle
Rachel Zegler's high school musical debut was in 2016 as Belle in "Beauty and the Beast."
2017: Performance as Ariel in The Little Mermaid
In 2017, Rachel Zegler took on the role of Ariel in her high school's production of "The Little Mermaid."
2017: Performance as Maria at the Bergen Performing Arts Center
Rachel Zegler had previously played the role of Maria in a 2017 production of "West Side Story" at the Bergen Performing Arts Center.
January 2018: Open Casting Call for West Side Story
Steven Spielberg used Twitter in January 2018 to announce an open casting call for his adaptation of "West Side Story."
2018: High School Musical Performance as Dorothy Brock
Rachel Zegler played Dorothy Brock in her high school's 2018 production of "42nd Street."
2019: High School Musical Performance as Princess Fiona
In 2019, Rachel Zegler played Princess Fiona in "Shrek The Musical" during her high school years.
February 2021: Confirmation of Relationship with Josh Andrés Rivera
In February 2021, Rachel Zegler and actor Josh Andrés Rivera, her co-star in "West Side Story," publicly confirmed their romantic relationship.
December 2021: Release of West Side Story
Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story," featuring Rachel Zegler as Maria, was released in December 2021 to critical acclaim.
2021: Recognition on The Ringer's Top 35 Actors Under 35 List and as a Breakthrough Entertainer
In 2021, Rachel Zegler was recognized for her rising talent, earning a spot on The Ringer's list of top actors under 35 and being named a Breakthrough Entertainer by AP Entertainment.
2021: Gift from Barbra Streisand
Rachel Zegler, a self-proclaimed fan of Barbra Streisand, received a heartfelt gift from Streisand herself in 2021: a copy of Streisand's album, book, and a personalized note.
2021: Breakthrough with West Side Story
In 2021, Rachel Zegler made her film debut as Maria in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story," a role that propelled her to prominence.
2022: Academy Awards Presenter
After a controversy over her initial lack of invitation, Rachel Zegler was invited to present the award for Best Visual Effects at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.
2022: Viral "Shallow" Performance
By 2022, Rachel Zegler's 2018 video of her singing "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born" had amassed over 12.2 million views on Twitter.
2022: Inclusion in Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Rachel Zegler's accomplishments were further acknowledged in 2022 when she was included in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
2023: Starring Roles in Shazam! and The Hunger Games
Rachel Zegler appeared in two major films in 2023: "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" as Anthea and "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" as Lucy Gray Baird.
2024: Appearance in Y2K and Spellbound Release
Rachel Zegler is set to appear in Kyle Mooney's "Y2K" and voice the lead in the animated musical "Spellbound," both slated for release in 2024.
2024: Broadway Debut in Romeo & Juliet
Rachel Zegler is set to make her Broadway debut as Juliet in a musical adaptation of "Romeo & Juliet" in 2024.
March 2025: Release of Disney's Live-Action Snow White
The live-action adaptation of Disney's "Snow White," featuring Rachel Zegler as the titular character, is scheduled for release in March 2025.