In 2019, the Clifton teen was chosen from more than 30,000 “West Side Story” hopefuls, setting in motion a number of opportunities. After Maria, she was cast opposite Zachary Levi, Helen ...

Rachel Zegler is a 17-year-old high school student from New Jersey Steven Spielberg‘s much-anticipated West Side Story remake has found its Maria in newcomer Rachel Zegler. Zegler is a 17-year ...

"I kept thinking, 'Do you want me to bring my abuelita in?'" the "Snow White" actress and singer says of her experience.

At just 20 years old, she made a major debut in Steven Spielberg‘s 2021 remake of West Side Story, earning critical acclaim for her portrayal of Maria and winning a Golden Globe for her ...

Rachel Zegler, who stars as lead María Vasquez in the remake of West Side Story, said she was not invited to Sunday's 94th Academy Awards Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine.

Rachel Zegler hit back at a “bunch of white executives” who allegedly questioned her Latina heritage when she auditioned for a role in “West Side Story.” “There’s confusion because I ...

When I was in the running for Maria in West Side Story, they kept calling to ask if I was legit. I remember thinking, 'Do you want me to bring my abuelita in? I will. I'll bring her into the ...

Rachel Zegler said an interview with Allure magazine that white studio executives repeatedly questioned her during the ...

do-or-die language of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” which inspired the star-crossed lovers of “West Side Story.” The lovesick tenor of Tony and Maria’s affections can be pretty ...

Back in 2021, Zegler starred as María in Spielberg’s 2021 take on the iconic musical, making her film debut in the process. Later this week, she’ll return to the big screen for another iconic ...

"When I was in the running for Maria in 'West Side Story,' they kept calling to ask if I was legit. I remember thinking, 'Do ...