Rachel Zegler Opens Up in Unfiltered i-D Magazine Cover Story

Rachel Zegler gets raw for i-D, opening up about anxiety, backlash, and finding peace in a stripped-back, vintage-styled cover shoot.

Rachel Zegler is stepping into the spotlight on her own terms. At 24, she’s already led West Side Story and Disney’s upcoming Snow White, and now she’s taking on Evita in London’s West End. For the latest digital cover of i-D Magazine, she strips away the polish and gets real.

Shot by Richard Kern and styled by Ron Hartleben, the editorial showcases Rachel in vintage-inspired looks—flannel shirts, lace boxers, and ‘90s staples from Stella McCartney, Dior, and Re/Done. One photo shows her in denim cut-offs and heels on a kitchen counter; another has her lost in music, plaid shirt over a ripped tee.

But it’s not just about fashion. Rachel speaks candidly about facing intense pressure and backlash after Snow White. She reveals how anxiety nearly stopped her life cold—and how therapy and medication helped her regain her footing.

“I wanted to function in a way that made me feel confident in the way I was moving through the world,” she says. It’s a raw, honest look at the woman behind the headlines—resilient, vulnerable, and finally in control.