Rachel Anne Zegler is an American actress born on May 3, 2001, who gained widespread recognition with her film debut as María in Steven Spielberg's musical adaptation of West Side Story in 2021. This pivotal role earned her the prestigious Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Following her breakthrough performance, Zegler went on to star as Anthea in the highly anticipated superhero film Shazam! Fury of the Gods, set to release in 2023. Additionally, she will be seen playing the pivotal role of Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, another highly anticipated film scheduled for release in 2023.
Zegler's upcoming projects include the animated fantasy film Spellbound, set to release in 2024, as well as the A24 sci-fi comedy Y2K, also scheduled for release in 2024. Moreover, she will be taking on the coveted title role of the first ever Disney princess in the live-action remake of Snow White, set to hit theaters in 2025. With her impressive array of upcoming projects, Rachel Anne Zegler is undoubtedly an actress to watch in the years to come.