1. Rachel Zegler’s life changed when she was cast as the lead in “West Side Story.”
2. Zegler met her boyfriend, Josh Andrés Rivera, while working on the project.
3. Rivera positively impacts Zegler’s life by reminding her of what truly matters and to be present.
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Rachel Zegler’s life took a sharp turn when she landed the lead role in the remake of the classic musical, “West Side Story,” in 2021. The 21-year-old actor’s unmistakable talent was discovered at an open casting call, and she quickly became a public figure. Although she may have hoped to develop lifelong friendships with her co-stars, including Josh Andrés Rivera, Ariana DeBose, and Rita Morena, Zegler never imagined that she would also meet her future boyfriend on the set.
Zegler and Rivera announced their relationship in February 2022, and the couple is still going strong. After winning the best actress award at the National Board of Review Gala, Zegler took to Twitter to express her gratitude to her beau. She wrote, “I wish to extend my thanks to the love of my life, who I was blessed enough to meet on the set of this film many moons ago. Thank you for holding my hand in my dreams and in my reality. I love doing life with you. Thanks for making me laugh.”
In an interview with Elle in April 2022, Zegler gushed about Rivera’s positive influence on her life. She said, “There’s always this deep understanding of what I go through. Since [his experience was] on a different scale, he’s able to bring me back to earth and tell me when it really doesn’t matter. Because he’s removed from it to a certain degree, he’s able to just snap me out of it, and tell me to stop checking my phone, or remind me of what actually matters, and remind me to be present, and to not focus on the opinions of 3,000 faceless strangers on the internet.”
The love story between Zegler and Rivera is a sweet reminder that love can blossom in the most unexpected places. The two talented actors came together on the set of “West Side Story” and found a connection that has grown stronger with each passing day. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this lovely couple as they continue to make their mark in Hollywood.
