Rachel Zegler says she was asked by white execs if she was a 'legit' Latina in “West Side Story ”casting
Zegler recalled the unsettling experience of being forced to prove your heritage to a room full of white executives.
Rachel Zegler hits out at 'white' movie executives after being accused of turning Snow White woke
Rachel Zegler claims white studio executives repeatedly questioned her Latina identity during her casting for Steven ...
Rachel Zegler Calls Out White Studio Execs for Questioning Her Latina Identity During West Side Story Auditions
Rachel Zegler is no stranger to navigating Hollywood’s murky waters, but even she wasn’t prepared for the barrage of questions about her identity during the audition process for Steven Spielberg’s… ...
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 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 ‘White Executives’ Asked Her to ‘Prove’ Her Latin Heritage for ‘West Side Story’ Role
"There’s confusion because I don’t have a single ounce of Latin in my name," the “Snow White” star said. "They kept calling to ask if I was legit." ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Rachel Zegler reveals she had ‘no idea’ what she was auditioning for with Snow White
Rachel Zegler has opened up about the casting process for Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Snow White and revealed she ...
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 details ‘Snow White’ casting process — including ‘Taylor Swift Easter eggs’
The “West Side Story” actress detailed her casting process for the upcoming live-action Disney film during her appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Monday.
Rachel Zegler had to 'prove' Latina identity before West Side Story casting
Rachel Zegler was repeatedly asked if she had "legit" Hispanic heritage when she was in the running for West Side Story. The 23-year-old responded to an open casting call on Twitter, now called X, and ...