Image Press Agency/depositphotosBlessed with a crystal-clear voice that silences entire theaters and a rare, powerful emotional presence, Rachel Zegler was discovered by Steven Spielberg at seventeen from among thousands of hopefuls. Since then, she has led billion-dollar franchises and classic retellings with fearless passion. These are her six best films.
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West Side Story (2021): Maria
Her legendary debut. Chosen from more than thirty thousand candidates, Zegler delivered a breathtaking Maria in Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed remake. Her angelic voice in songs like Tonight and I Feel Pretty and her heartbreaking grief immediately earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023): Lucy Gray Baird
As the musical District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird who enchants young Coriolanus Snow, Zegler sang all the songs live on set. Her blend of Southern folk charm, physical survival instincts, and elusive mystery carried this blockbuster to great heights.
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Snow White (2025): Snow White
In Disney's large-scale live-action retelling of the very first animated masterpiece, Zegler embodies the iconic princess. Opposite Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, Zegler brings modern leadership strength and vocal perfection to the magical fairy-tale world.
In Disney's large-scale live-action retelling of the very first animated masterpiece, Zegler embodies the iconic princess.
Spellbound (2024): Princess Ellian (voice)
In this enchanting animated musical from director Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with music by Alan Menken, Zegler lends her voice to Princess Ellian, who must save her kingdom after her parents are transformed into giant monsters by a curse.
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Y2K (2024): Laura
In A24's wildly comedic disaster film about the millennium night when all electronics actually come to life to wipe out humanity, Zegler plays the dream girl Laura, fighting rampaging computers with VHS tapes and chainsaws.
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023): Anthea
As Anthea, the youngest daughter of Atlas who can manipulate the laws of physics, Zegler brings warmth and empathy to the superhero spectacle. Her budding romance with Freddy Freeman is the sweetest element of the film.
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Undisputed #1 in my book by far.
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