Rachel Zegler has opened up about the struggle to feel secure in her Latina identity when being cast in her breakout role as Maria in Steven Spielberg's 2021 remake of the 1961 musical film "West Side Story.

Rachel Zegler said an interview with Allure magazine that white studio executives repeatedly questioned her during the casting process for Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” which served as her acting breakthrough in Hollywood.

Zegler, who is now starring as the titular princess in “ Snow White ,” told Allure that her breakout turn as María in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” had some “confusion” in the casting process. Spielberg wanted the role of María to be played by a Latina actress.

Rachel Zegler skips Gal Gadot’s Walk of Fame ceremony amid their alleged behind-the-scenes drama on set of 'Snow White,' out March 21. Gal kept her spirts high during the ceremony despite the pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters that chanted just outside.

Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot celebrated the premiere of "Snow White" with family, roaming rabbits and little girls dressed as Snow White.

Gal Gadot was seen alone on Sunday (16) at Disneyland Anaheim, California, promoting the remake of “Snow White.” Her co-star Rachel Zegler was not present.