Rachel Zegler and Nathan-Louis Fernand Ignite PDA Rumors at London Concert—Evita Stars Cozy Up in Public

Rachel Zegler and Nathan-Louis Fernand caught public attention on July 6 at London’s BST Hyde Park festival, sparking rumors of a romantic connection. The pair, who star together in the current West End revival of the musical Evita, were seen sharing affectionate moments during Sabrina Carpenter’s headline performance.

Photographs captured the Evita leads holding hands, exchanging kisses, and with Zegler resting her head on Fernand’s shoulder, fueling speculation about their relationship. Both appeared to coordinate their styles for the casual outing, with Zegler wearing a black leather ensemble while Fernand sported a navy jacket paired with jeans and a white baseball cap.

Transition from Past Relationships to New Beginnings

The rumored romance comes after Rachel Zegler’s separation from Josh Andrés Rivera, her long-term partner since 2022. The couple first met while filming West Side Story in 2019 before officially beginning their relationship in early 2022. They later reunited professionally on the set of 2023’s Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a project that brought them both comfort amid their demanding careers.

Reflecting on their collaborations, Zegler shared,

“It’s amazing to see the trajectory of his career, and to witness his rise to stardom. I love him so much.”

—Rachel Zegler

Rivera reciprocated the sentiment, describing their work dynamic:

“She’s very professional and she’s a wonderful coworker. I think we were able to communicate when one of us was down. We were good support for one another.”

—Josh Andrés Rivera

The two were last publicly seen together in May 2024, when Zegler posted a heartfelt birthday tribute to Rivera on Instagram Stories, stating,

“I love him so very much. He is my very best friend, and I am so lucky to be loved by him.”

—Rachel Zegler

Behind-the-Scenes Romance: Other Famous On-Set Couples

Romances blossoming during productions are not uncommon, as seen in numerous cases where co-stars developed connections off-camera. Here are several notable examples of celebrity couples whose relationships started during filming.

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer’s Unspoken Affection

During the Friends HBO Max reunion, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer revealed they had mutual crushes while filming the show’s first season. Schwimmer stated,

“Yeah, the first season we—I had a major crush on Jen.”

Aniston responded,

“It was reciprocated.”

Despite their feelings, the pair never pursued a public relationship due to respective commitments and respect for boundaries. Schwimmer explained,

“At some point, we were both crushing hard on each other, but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship, and we never crossed that boundary. We respected that.”

Matt LeBlanc humorously suggested they might have shared moments off-camera, echoing Aniston’s admission:

“Honestly, I remember saying one time to David, ‘It’s going to be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is going to be on national television.’ And sure enough, the first time we kissed was in that coffee shop.”

Schwimmer added that during breaks they sometimes cuddled on the couch, a sentiment Aniston confirmed:

“Or we would spoon and fall asleep on the couch.”

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki: Keeping Romance Behind the Scenes

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki maintained a secret two-year relationship during their time on The Big Bang Theory, only made public after their breakup. Cuoco remarked,

“It was such a huge part of my life and no one knew about it. It was a wonderful relationship, but we never spoke a word about it and never went anywhere together.”

Despite their off-screen romance ending, their on-screen characters Penny and Leonard continued dating throughout the show’s run without affecting their professionalism. Cuoco explained,

“When you’re dealing with two professionals who have been working since they were both four—and who kept their lives extremely private—we didn’t want anything other than that.”

She added candidly,

“We were so protective of ourselves and the show and didn’t want anything to ruin that. But that also made it sad, too. That’s not the kind of relationship I want—I don’t want to be hiding.”

Saved By the Bell’s Multiple On-Set Romances

Mark-Paul Gosselaar revealed that the Saved By the Bell cast frequently dated behind the scenes, with considerable relationship drama. He confessed,

“All of us dated at one point or another—it was incestuous! Sometimes the girls would gang up on the guys. Tiffani and Elizabeth would hate me, and then they’d hate Lark because Lark was talking to me, and Mario was supposed to side with someone. All that stuff you did in high school, like, ‘How could you talk to him?’”

Among all relationships, Gosselaar’s romance with Lark Voorhies lasted three years during the show‘s later seasons.

Another notable Saved By the Bell relationship was between Gosselaar and Tiffani Thiessen. Ed Alonzo, who played Max, described their chemistry as

“very cute, It was hand-holding and looking over.”

Thiessen recalled that her first taste of alcohol occurred during a press tour in Paris with Gosselaar. She said,

“Mark-Paul and I got to go to Paris [for a press tour]. We ate crepes, and my first sip of alcohol was with him. It felt at times like we were Barbie and Ken.”

Gosselaar also briefly dated Elizabeth Berkley, admitting on Anna Faris’ podcast that the confined work environment fostered romances early in their careers. He said,

“When you’re working on a set, and we were young, there’s no one around, really. I mean, you work and live in a bubble.”

Mario Lopez disclosed in his memoir that he dated Thiessen during their time on the show, describing their outings:

“We went to movies, went out to eat, hung out at parties, danced together.”

However, Lopez admitted to struggles with fidelity, stating,

“I thought that being loyal to Tiffani was the right thing to do. But I can’t say that I was capable at that age of following through on my noble intentions.”

Beverly Hills, 90210 Romances with Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling

The off-screen relationship between Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling has been described differently by the actors involved. Spelling said on the Woman on Top podcast,

“Brian Austin Green, I mean David and Donna, we were on camera together and we are off camera, something. [Brian] and I have different perspectives of what that was. There’s the young girl version and the young boy version, so two different versions.”

Recalling their time together, she added,

“It’s so funny, because to me, I was like, ‘Remember that summer we were together? You said ‘I love you’ and I said ‘I love you.’ And he remembers none of that. He was like, ‘No, we hooked up. We were friends.’ And I was like, ‘Cool, OK.’ Even now I’m like, ‘OK, cool.’”

In a 2015 Celebrity Lie Detector test, Spelling admitted she was always in love with Green and also mentioned brief flings with Luke Perry and Jason Priestley. Priestley responded at the time via Twitter, saying,

“I’m not getting into this… It’s nobody’s business… Either way…”

Melissa Joan Hart and Ryan Reynolds’ Early Connection

Before he married Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds briefly dated Melissa Joan Hart after starring together in the 1996 television movie Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Hart revealed in her memoir that Reynolds gifted her a watch on his last day of filming as her character’s crush, Seth, and that the two shared a kiss in her hotel room.

She described the experience:

“I remember that his lips were pretty wonderful, plus he has these big hands and shoulders that completely swallowed my petite frame. It was a terrific distraction from how strongly he smelled of hair product.”

—Melissa Joan Hart

Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini Confirm a Romance Beyond Idol

After much speculation about their relationship during American Idol, Kelly Clarkson clarified that she and Justin Guarini did not date while competing but had a brief romance afterward. She said on Watch What Happens Live,

“We didn’t date during Idol, which everybody thought we were dating,”

noting that their relationship happened during filming for the 2003 movie From Justin to Kelly.

Clarkson explained,

“I think any two people who are thrown together that much [would eventually date]. ‘Timeless,’ you put that song on From Justin to Kelly—you can’t fight it!”

Miley Cyrus and Lucas Till’s On-Set Relationship

While shooting Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009, Miley Cyrus dated her co-star Lucas Till for approximately two months. Till later commented on the romance during a radio interview, remarking,

“I think it will make the movie a little better cause it was definitely real.”

Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson’s Brief Relationship

Following Hudgens’ 2010 breakup with Zac Efron, she had a short-lived relationship with her Journey 2: The Mysterious Island co-star Josh Hutcherson. The details of their time together surfaced only after their split while promoting their film.

In a 2012 Australian morning show interview, when asked about the duration of their relationship, a silent pause and exchanged glances preceded Hutcherson’s reply,

“We’re not. We were at one point, but she broke my heart…no, I’m just kidding.”

—Josh Hutcherson

Enduring Appeal of On-Set Romances in the Entertainment Industry

Romantic connections among actors working closely on set remain a consistent theme throughout Hollywood history. From Rachel Zegler and Nathan-Louis Fernand’s current chemistry in London’s West End to legendary productions such as Friends and Saved By the Bell, professional environments often foster personal relationships.

Such romances may influence on-screen performances and fan interest alike, demonstrating the dynamic intersection of personal and professional lives within the entertainment world. For Zegler and Fernand, their close bond may continue to captivate audiences beyond their Evita roles, hinting at what could develop both on and off stage in the coming months.

Our Reader’s Queries

Q. What is the issue between Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot?

A. According to an unnamed source, Rachel and Gal Gadot share no similarities. The source also mentioned their differing political opinions, causing tension. Nonetheless, the March 15 premiere appeared to proceed smoothly.

Q. What is Rachel Zegler mixed with?

A. Zegler, who was born in New Jersey, mentioned that her mother, Gina, was born in the United States to Colombian immigrant parents. Her father, Craig, comes from a family of Polish immigrants to the United States.

Q. What did Jennifer Lawrence say to Rachel Zegler?

A. Rachel Zegler shared that when she and Jennifer Lawrence met, Lawrence jokingly suggested they take a photo with her pretending to strangle Zegler, saying, “You’ll never take my part.”

Q. Did Rachel Zegler join OnlyFans?

A. Rachel Zegler is not on OnlyFans. Rumors started after her supposed issues with Disney. People unfamiliar with the situation should know that Zegler had shared pro-Palestine posts on social media while promoting her movie Snow White.