Rachel Zegler slams ‘white executives’ who asked her to ‘prove’ her Latin heritage for ‘West Side Story’ role
The “Snow White” actress, 23, opened up about being repeatedly questioned over her identity ahead of landing the part in ...
Rachel Zegler Says White Studio Execs ‘Kept Calling to Ask If I Was' Actually Latina During ‘West Side Story' Casting: ‘Want Me to Bring My Abuelita In?'
Rachel Zegler said an interview with Allure magazine that white studio executives repeatedly questioned her during the ...
Snow White star Rachel Zegler hits out at ‘white’ movie bosses after shocking request
Snow White’ actor said that ‘white executives’ questioned her Colombian heritage when she was being cast in ‘West Side Story’ ...
Rachel Zegler Reveals Steven Spielberg Gave Her a 'Glowing Recommendation' for Snow White Role
Rachel Zegler told Jimmy Kimmel that her 'West Side Story' director, Steven Spielberg, gave her a 'glowing recommendation' to ...
Rachel Zegler Recalls Having To Prove She Was Latina Enough for ‘West Side Story’
“I remember thinking, ‘Do you want me to bring my abuelita in?’” ...
Rachel Zegler shares the Taylor Swift-coded way Steven Spielberg told her she was cast in Snow White
Rachel Zegler recalls Steven Spielberg alluding to her that she had been cast in the 'Snow White' live-action film by ...
Rachel Zegler to make West End debut as star of 'Evita'
"West Side Story" actress Rachel Zegler is set to take the West End stage in "Evita," which plays at the London Palladium ...
Rachel Zegler Talks Diversity, ‘Snow White’ Lessons for Future Generations: “I Hope We’ll See a New Dawn of Kindness and Acceptance”
The star of Disney's upcoming controversial live-action remake speaks about what she wants audiences to take away from her ...
Rachel Zegler says execs asked if she was ‘legit’ Latina in ‘West Side Story’ casting
“There’s confusion because I don’t have a single ounce of Latin in my name,” Zegler said. “When I was in the running for ...
Rachel Zegler Says ‘White Executives’ Asked Her to ‘Prove’ Her Latin Heritage for ‘West Side Story’ Role
Zegler, who is now starring as the titular princess in “ Snow White ,” told Allure that her breakout turn as María in Steven ...