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Rachel Zegler Claims 'White Executives' Questioned Her Latina Identity During 'West Side Story' Casting

In a March cover story for Allure, the actor, 23, claimed that “white executives” asked her to prove her Latina heritage was “legit” during the casting process for Steven Spielberg’s remake of the famous 1961 musical.

Rachel Zegler Says ‘West Side Story’ Execs Kept Asking Her To “Prove” Her Latina Identity

Amid unwarranted discourse around her casting as 'Snow White', Rachel Zegler is sharing her experience as a Latina actress.

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Rachel Zegler Says White 'West Side Story' Execs Questioned Whether She Was a 'Legit' Latina

"There's confusion because I don't have a single ounce of Latin in my name," the "Snow White" star said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday. "When I was in the running for Maria in 'West Side Story,

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Rachel Zegler speaks out on identity questions from executives during 'West Side Story' auditions

Rachel Zegler addresses the scrutiny of her Latina heritage while auditioning for 'West Side Story', revealing her thoughts ...

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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 ...

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See Rachel Zegler Meeting A Whole Line Of Adorable Kids Dressed As Snow White At The Live-Action Movie's Premiere

Rachel Zegler is making history as the first Latina actress to play Disney's Snow White. The West Side Story breakout was ...

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