Rachel Zegler's Parents: Gina And Craig Zegler

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Rachel Anne Zegler is a young and popular American actress and singer. Rachel is known for portraying Maria in the 2021 musical romantic drama West Side Story and Anthea in the superhero film Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023). She is included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2022 list.

Who Are Rachel Zegler’s Parents, Gina, And Craig Zegler?

Rachel Anne Zegler was born on May 3, 2001, in Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. to her father Craig Zegler and her mother Gina Zegler. Her father is of Polish descent while her mother is of Colombian descent. The “West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler told Variety in an interview:

“my dad is white, he’s an American man. His family has been in the United States for many, many, many years. And my mom is Colombian … She was born here.” Rachel Zegler’s maternal grandmother immigrated to the United States from Colombia in the 1960s. Rachel’s parents were born in the USA.

Craig and Gina Zegler named their daughter Rachel Zegler after the fictional character Rachel Green from the TV show Friends, which was revealed by Rachel Zegler on Twitter. In addition to Rachel Zegler, Craig and Gina have another daughter named Jacqueline Zegler who is older than Rachel.

grateful for my family today ♥️ pic.twitter.com/qUK6xjK4LG

— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler) June 9, 2019

Rachel Zegler and Jacqueline Zegler share a great bond. Both daughters of Craig Zegler and Gina Zegler are said to have studied at an all-girls Immaculate Conception Catholic school. Jacqueline is a Creative Assistant for the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), according to sources.

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Gina Zegler works at a school for children with special needs while Craig Zegler works in the construction industry. Craig and Gina have been very supportive parents to their children. They have been supportive of their daughter Rachel Zegler’s career. Rachel has given credit to her parents for her success.

Rachel mentioned that she considers her parents to be heroes in her life. She disclosed that her mother left work to be with her on the set of West Side Story. She also mentioned that her father worked hard to provide for the family. She said in an interview: “My mom and my dad are my heroes truly.”

“My mom sacrificed a lot and, she left her job to come with me and be with me on the set of West Side Story cause I was a minor when I first started working on it. So that was a really big sacrifice. Her job was really the thing that had her leaving the house and doing everything she needed to do.”

“She was so excited to be back at work, and she left for me. Then my dad worked crazy hours to give my family a really good life and make sure that we had things to look forward to, vacations, a roof over our heads, and food on the table. So my parents are my heroes.”

Despite being celebrity parents, Craig Zegler and Gina Zegler prefer to live a private life. They have stayed away from much attention and publicity. They do not share information about themselves with the public which is why there are some unknown facts regarding their lives.

happy father’s day to my main man pic.twitter.com/ftsfXxZoK6

— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler) June 17, 2019

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Craig Zegler and Gina Zegler’s daughter Rachel Zegler occasionally shares photos of her father on her social media handles but she rarely shares photos of her mother.

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