Rachel Zegler

Personal context

Summary

Rachel Zegler is an actor and singer known for West Side Story, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and Snow White. She has spoken about the importance of Latino representation in entertainment, saying people with industry privilege should make room for Latino creators to tell authentic stories; she has also framed Snow White around women’s leadership and choices. Zegler signed the Artists4Ceasefire letter calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza, later described herself as pro-Palestine, and posted “Free Palestine.” She publicly condemned Donald Trump and his supporters after his 2024 election victory, then apologized for her reaction.