Rachel Zegler - The ugliest 'Snow White' in history, at the ag.e of 14 created her own YouTube channel

Rachel Zegler is one of the brightest young stars in Hollywood today. From a teenage gir.l posting singing videos on YouTube, she quickly rose to the ranks of the most prominent actresses of the new generation.

Rachel is not only known for her charming mixed-race beauty, impressive singing and acting ability, but also represents a new generation of talented and multi-dimensional artists. Born in 2001 in Hackensack, New Jersey (USA), Rachel Zegler has Colombian bloo.d from her mother and Polish bloo.d from her father. Her real name is Rachel Anne Zegler - the name was inspired by the character Rachel Green in the classic sitcom "Friends". She grew up in Clifton and attended Immaculate Conception High School, where she showed her performing talent through a series of roles in musicals such as "Beauty and the Beast", "The Little Mermaid", "Shrek The Musical", ... and received nominations for Best Actress at the Metro Awards.

Her passion for theater began at the ag.e of 4 after seeing "Beauty and the Beast" on Broadway. Since then, she has continued to pursue music, taking singing and acting classes. Since 2015, when she was still a teenager, Rachel has posted many videos of her singing famous songs on her personal YouTube channel. Covers such as "Shallow" (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper), "The Wizard and I" (from the musical Wicked)... quickly attracted attention because of her powerful and emotional voice.

In particular, her cover of "Shallow" that she posted in 2018 went viral, garnering millions of views on Twitter and YouTube — helping to bring Rachel to the public eye.

In 2018, at the ag.e of 16, Rachel Zegler auditioned for Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" worldwide. Out of more than 30,000 applicants, she was chosen for the lead role of María, thanks to her sweet voice and natural demeanor. When the film was released in late 2021, her performance received critical acclaim and global audiences, earning Rachel the Golden Globe for Best Actress (Musical or Comedy) - becoming the youngest and first Colombian-born winner.

After her big break, Rachel starred in the superhero film "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" (2023) and the lead role of Lucy Gray Baird in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" (2023). Her performance in "Hunger Games" was praised as "compelling, profound and mesmerizing". She also made her Broadway debut in 2024 as Juliet in the play "Romeo Juliet" and is set to play Eva Perón in the classic musical "Evita" in London's West End in 2025.

Rachel also tried her hand at animation when she voiced the main character in "Spellbound" - a Netflix musical film scheduled to be released in 2025. With her methodical steps and diverse genres, Rachel Zegler is showing that she is one of the most comprehensive talents in Hollywood today.

However, Rachel Zegler's career has also encountered a lot of controversy, especially her role as Snow White in Disney's live-action remake. Since it was announced, the fact that a Latina actress would play a character described as having "snow-white ski.n" has caused a backlash from some audiences. Some believe that Disney has overemphasized diversity and ignored loyalty to the original, even calling it "woke casting."

Rachel herself divided public opinion when she criticized the 1937 animated version as "outdated" and asserted that the new version would focus on an independent, strong Snow White, no longer dependent on fairy tale love. This view, although supported by a segment of young people, also offended many loyal fans.

Another rumor revolves around the not-so-amicable relationship between Rachel and her co-star Gal Gadot, who plays the Wicked Stepmother. Many sources believe that political differences (related to the Israel-Palestine conflict) caused tension on set. Rachel also attracted attention when she did not mention Gal Gadot in her tribute posts on social media, raising further suspicions.

Not only did the female lead cause controversy, "Snow White" also faced another controversy when Disney changed the seven dwarfs into "magical creatures" instead of hiring actors with dwarfism. Many in the industry, such as actor Peter Dinklage, spoke out against it, saying it was an over-correction of political correctness.

In real life, Rachel Zegler lives a private life. She is currently dating actor Josh Andrés Rivera - her co-star in "West Side Story" and "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes". They went public with their relationship in 2022 and often share sweet but low-key moments. In interviews, Rachel calls Josh a great partner who has always been there for her through difficult times.

As of 2025, Rachel Zegler's net worth is estimated at $3 million - a figure that could increase significantly in the near future thanks to her upcoming major projects. Despite the controversy, the 24-year-old gir.l has remained steadfast in her career path, constantly asserting herself through many different and challenging roles.

The two female leads of "Snow White" openly hat.e each other, but a Vietnamese singer shines in dubbing. Đình Như16:06:06 19/03/2025Immediately after its release, Disney's remake of Snow White received extremely positive feedback. Hollywood called it a huge success for the Mouse House.