Rachel Zegler is almost famous.
Days away if things go to plan from worldwide stardom,red carpetbest-dressed lists, and inevitableOscarbuzz.
“My dads company built that stadium, so we were there.
Camera Ready.Jason Wu dress. Manolo Blahnik pumps. Stylist’s own gloves. To createa similar makeup look: Diorshow On Stage Liner in Matte White, Diorshow Mono Couleur Couture in Beige Mitzah, and Rouge Dior in Culte by Dior.
It’s my biggest flex as somebody from the Northern Hemisphere.”
Not bad for a first gig.
In the meantime, she’s acted in a superhero sequel,Shazam!
Stars in Her Eyes.Dior bodysuit. Ottolinger earrings. To create a similar makeup look: Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner Pencil in Midnight Blue, Exhibitionist Lid Paint Cream Eyeshadow in Sorry Sweetie, and Exhibitionist Lipstick in Hot by CoverGirl. These pages: Fashion stylist, Britt McCamey. Hair: Clara Leonard. Makeup: Sil Bruinsma. Location: Abrons Arts Center in New York City.
For now, at least.
“I never imagined any of this happening in my life.
And I haven’t forgotten her ever since.”
Take Two.To create a similar makeup look: Eye shadow in Mint Condition and Amplified Lipstick in Girl About Town by MAC. Miracle Gel polish in Poppy Patch by Sally Hansen.
“I used to doomscroll.
Now I view it as I’ve got a movie to make.
I don’t need Twitter”
Zegler is from a generation that is redefining celebrity.
The New Black.Opposite page: Marc Jacobs dress. We Love Colors tights. Jimmy Choo pumps. Simone Rocha earrings. Breanna Colvin ring. To create a similar makeup look: Hardwired Eyeshadow in Lunar, Blush in Torrid, Afterglow Lip Shine in La Chamade by Nars.
“Being excited about things, about your job opportunities, when you meet someone you admire.
I was not cool.
So it’s okay to be a fan.
So still be that kid who loved the movie.
I, for one, will be tweeting aboutStar Warswell into my 70s.”
This unguarded honesty is what Zegler refers to as “handing people your kryptonite.”
“And I’ve learned from that in the past; they’ll use it against you.”
So how does she deal with trolls?
I used to let Twitter ruin my day.
I would just doomscroll for hours and see all of these terrible things people were saying.
[But now] I view it as I’ve got a movie to make.
I don’t need Twitter today."
And she’s not; she’s growing up.
She wants to explore New York.
She wants to live her own life."
“This was the first time onscreen that all of the Sharks were played by actual Latinos.”
The Colombian American actor has little patience for stereotypes.
“I remember people teasing me about being related to El Chapo,” Zegler says.
I’ve been working to call it out as much as I can."
“It’s really big for Latinos this year in movies.”
And Rachel Zegler is here for every damn bit of it.
Just asking…. “Belle, because I thought I looked most like her with the long brown hair and brown eyes.
What’s on your car playlist?
“I love Glen Hansard.
He’s a folk musician.
I listen to a lot of Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift.
People who drive by me probably think I’m having a mental breakdown.”
When do you feel most beautiful?
“Right after I take off my makeup.”
I looked like Dora the Explorer.”
“My friend Kurtis Connor has one calledVery Really Good.
I love Kurtis’s podcast so much.
I’m pretty sure he roasted my Met gala look in his last podcast.
Great criticism, buddy.”
“I’m partial to 2021’sWest Side Story, but I do really enjoy Baz LuhrmannsRomeo + Juliet.
I saw Claire Danes at the Met Gala and I almost had a heart attack.
It’s beautifully done, and it’s young Leo.
What more could you ask for?”
Do you believe in love at first sight?
“I do, but I also believe in being realistic about it as well.
You got to get to know them.
Come on, Maria and Tony!
Get it together, guys.”
Best advice from Steven Spielberg?
I can call for advice whenever I need it.
He gave me a lot of advice the second I got the part.
It started with, ‘Just don’t read what people have to say.'"
Red carpet beauty inspiration?
“We all want to look like Selena.
I trust makeup artists.
My favorite person to work with is Nina Park.
She knows my face so well.”
Fashion stylist, Britt McCamey.
Hair: Clara Leonard.
Makeup: Sil Bruinsma.
