Rachel Zegler, 25

Family & Early Life

Rachel Zegler, whose birth name is Rachel Anne Zegler, was born on May 3, 2001, in Hackensack, New Jersey. She was named after the fictional character Rachel Green from the TV series Friends. Her mother, Gina, was born in the United States to Colombian immigrants and was raised partly in Barranquilla.

Her father, Craig, is of distant Polish descent with smaller amounts of German and Italian ancestry. And, speaking more about family background, her family’s last name Zegler has German roots, which is traced back to Central Europe. She has an older sister named Jacqueline, nicknamed Jay.

Rachel grew up in Clifton, New Jersey, where she faced some racial discrimination on social media due to her Hispanic heritage. She became a fan of theater after seeing Beauty and the Beast on Broadway at age four. Although originally from New Jersey, Rachel currently lives in New York City.

Profile Summary

• Real Name: Rachel Anne Zegler
• Last Name: Zegler (German roots)
• Other Names: Rachel
• Birthday: May 3, 2001 (Born on a Tuesday)
• Age: 25 years old (Gen Z Creators Born in 2001)
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus (Creators)
• Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Latina and European with Colombia, Polish, and bits and pieces of German and Italian ancestry
• Residential Address: New York City
• Profession: Stage Actress
• Years Active: 2016 to Present

Boyfriend

Rachel Zegler was previously romantically linked to actor Josh Andrés Rivera, whom she met on the set of West Side Story. They dated from then until they split by the end of 2024.

In 2025, she was spotted with her Evita co-star Nathan Louis-Fernand. She hinted at a breakup with him with cryptic Instagram posts in early January 2026.

Body Measurements

• Body type: Slim build
• Height in feet: 5 feet 2 inches tall
• Height in cm: 157 cm
• Weight in kg: 56 kg
• Weight in pounds: 123 lbs
• Hair color: Brown hair color
• Eye color: Brown eye color
• Skin color: White skin complexion

Career Timeline

Rachel Zegler began performing in regional theater as a child. She played Maria in a local production of West Side Story at the Bergen Performing Arts Center before being cast by Steven Spielberg in the 2021 film remake. She made her Broadway debut as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet in 2024. Her West End debut came as the title character in Evita in 2025, for which she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

She has starred in major films including Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) as Anthea, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023) as Lucy Gray Baird, and the 2025 live-action Snow White as the titular character. Her other stage roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Cosette in Les Misérables, and Mimi in Rent.

She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 2019 as salutatorian, at which point she was freshly 18 years old. Rachel continues to balance stage, film, and music projects while building her career in New York City.

Net Worth

Rachel Zegler’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.7 million, earned from her acting roles in major films and stage productions, brand collaborations, and singing opportunities.

• TikTok: @rachelzegler TikTok, with over 34,500 followers
• Instagram: @rachelzegler, with over 2.6 million followers
• YouTube: @RachelZeglerLovesHugs, with over 322k thousand subscribers

FAQ

How old is Rachel Zegler? Rachel is currently 25 years old; she was born on May 3, 2001.

Where is Rachel Zegler from? She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, and grew up in Clifton, New Jersey. She currently lives in New York City.

How tall is Rachel Zegler? She stands 5 feet 2 inches tall with a slim build.

Does Rachel Zegler have a boyfriend? She previously dated now ex-boyfriend Josh Andrés Rivera and was linked to Nathan Louis-Fernand in 2025. She hinted at a breakup with him in early January 2026.

What is Rachel Zegler known for? She is best known for playing Maria in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story remake, Snow White in the 2025 live-action film, and Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. She is also an acclaimed stage actress.

Does Rachel Zegler have siblings? Yes, she has an older sister named Jacqueline (Jay). Her family has been supportive of her performing arts career from a young age.