Rachel Zegler is greeted by adoring fans as she leaves London Palladium after wowing audiences in Evita for the final time

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Since mid-June, she’s left London audiences spellbound by her performance as Argentine politician Eva Peron in the play Evita.

And on Saturday night, Rachel Zegler said goodbye to the titular role for a final time.

The 24-year-old actress, who captivated spectators in the Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical, encountered enthusiastic admirers outside the London Palladium following her final performance in that role.

While signing autographs, Rachel looked taken aback by the crowd’s shouts, applause, and cheers, her mouth wide open in astonishment.

She exited the theater wearing an elegant outfit that showcased her style, sporting a brown polka-dot dress with off-shoulder sleeves and a dropped waistline.

Rachel finished off her post-party look by adding a pair of tall, brown leather boots and delicate shades, which she nestled into the dress. She also sported some sparkling gold hoop earrings.

She blew kisses to the screaming fans as she thanked them for coming to the show.

The staging of Evita garnered notice as they performed their famous song “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” from the balcony of the Palladium theatre.

Outside, Rachel sang for the public, drawing bigger audiences every evening. Meanwhile, her performance was simultaneously broadcast live onto a massive screen within the theater.

The play narrates the life tale of Eva Duarte, originally hailing from Los Toldos, who transitioned into acting and eventually assumed the role of Argentina’s First Lady. Regrettably, she passed away due to cancer at the tender age of 33.

The Daily Mail awarded the production five stars and described its leading actress as follows: “The 5-foot-2, 24-year-old Zegler might seem petite, but her delicate yet powerful voice fits the role of the Latin American political icon perfectly, much like a custom pair of Ferragamo shoes.

During her time on the stage, Rachel has found love with a backing dancer from the hit show.

Over the past few weeks, it’s been noticed that she and the 27-year-old ex-dancer from Magic Mike Live, Nathan Fernard, have gone out on several occasions throughout the city.

The new pair are thought to have initially crossed paths during the rehearsals, which commenced in April for Jamie Lloyd’s musical adaption.

Over the weekends, the lovers often went on trips together, alongside other members of the Evita company. As time passed, Rachel formed a strong bond with them.

Earlier this year, she faced criticism after her appearance in the new version of Disney’s Snow White bombed at the movie theater.

Last year at the Disney expo, Rachel expressed that her character wouldn’t be rescued by a prince. Instead, she will not be preoccupied with dreams of true love. Rather, she is aspiring to become the strong leader she believes herself to be.

In a conversation with Variety, she enthusiastically shared: “She aspires to become a leader, just like her father said she could, if she showed courage, justice, bravery, and honesty.

Rachel likewise voiced her opinion that David Hand’s 1937 animated film appears remarkably outdated regarding its portrayal of women holding positions of power.

‘The original cartoon came out in 1937, and very evidently so,’ she told Extra TV in 2022.

The narrative centers heavily around her romantic tale with an individual who seems to be obsessively following her. However, in our new approach, we intentionally avoided such a scenario.

‘Although our film features a male lead, it doesn’t follow the traditional format of a romantic or “love” story that many might initially expect.’

It was challenging for Disney executives who are pro-Israel due to Rachel’s strong support for Palestine. Rumors suggest they frequently contacted Rachel and her representatives in an attempt to persuade her to moderate her online expressions concerning this topic.

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2025-09-07 19:11