Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 13, 2025 · Entertainment

Magic Mike Dancer Captivates 'Evita' Star: Will Their Romance Survive the Curtain Call?

Rachel Zegler as Evita, on the balcony of the London Palladium, performing the iconic ballad Don’t Cry For Me Argentina to the crowds gathered outside the theatre on Argyll Street

The Scholary Note: Rachel Zegler's Sizzling Romance with Backup Dancer Nathan Louis-Fernand Exposes the Dark Side of Hollywood!

Get ready for a juicy tale of love, drama, and backstabbing in Tinseltown! The Scholary Note has got the scoop on West End starlet Rachel Zegler's sizzling romance with backup dancer Nathan Louis-Fernand. But don't get too comfortable, folks – this story is about to take you on a wild ride filled with twists, turns, and more than a few surprises!

Rachel Zegler, the 24-year-old American actress who stole the show as Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of Evita, has become an overnight sensation. And at the center of it all is her dashing boyfriend, Nathan Louis-Fernand – a 27-year-old Londoner with a chiseled physique and a heart of gold.

On Instagram, where Rachel boasts 2.5 million followers and Nathan Louis-Fernand a mere 4,200, they have taken to calling one another ‘the darling girl’ and ‘the darling man’

The pair met during rehearsals for Evita in May and have been inseparable ever since. Their whirlwind romance has captured the hearts of millions on social media, where Rachel boasts an impressive 2.5 million followers and Nathan a mere 4,200 (but don't worry – he's got this!).

Their love story is as hot as it gets: They've been spotted together at concerts, on walks, and even sharing romantic dinners in the country. And let's not forget those Instagram posts! In one album from last month, captioned "Happy, happy girl with her lovely people," Nathan appears several times, always with his top off, honed abs on display. In every picture, he is gazing at Rachel, his face lit up with a lovestruck grin.

But here's the thing: This modern-day fairytale has all the makings of a classic Hollywood romance – the starlet and the backup dancer, thrown together under the bright lights of the theatre and the heady thrill of doing what they love. But will it last? With Evita scheduled only for a 12-week run, ending on September 6, Rachel will soon be flying back to New York while Nathan stays in London.

Rachel, who is known for her outspoken views, particularly on race, American politics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, at the Oscars with her Snow White co-star, Israeli actress Gal Gadot

Only time will tell whether this sizzling summer fling has a happy ending. In the meantime, fans are going wild over the couple's PDA-filled Instagram posts and speculation about their relationship is running rampant online.

So what makes Rachel Zegler tick? For starters, she's known for her outspoken views on race, American politics, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – which has gotten her into hot water with some of Hollywood's biggest names. Earlier this year, she found herself at the center of a toxic debate surrounding her suitability to play Snow White in Disney's live-action remake due to her Colombian heritage.

But Nathan Louis-Fernand seems to be the perfect antidote to all that drama. This talented dancer has already made a name for himself on London's West End stages, having appeared in critically acclaimed musicals like Hamilton, & Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, and The Lion King. And let's not forget his steamy stage show Magic Mike Live, where half-naked male performers treat audiences to raunchy routines and acrobatic acts!

With British actor Tom Blyth in the 2023 film The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes

Nathan's a natural charmer, folks – and it's no wonder Rachel is smitten! But what about their future together? Will they make it past the curtain call of Evita? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: This star-crossed couple has got everyone talking!

Sources close to the show reveal that Nathan and Rachel "had an instant connection" and that she brings a "passionate energy" to the production. And let's not forget their adorable PDA-filled Instagram posts! In one recent album, captioned "Happy, happy girl with her lovely people," Nathan appears several times, always with his top off, honed abs on display. In every picture, he is gazing at Rachel, his face lit up with a lovestruck grin.

But don't get too comfortable just yet – there's more to this story than meets the eye! According to insiders, Rachel has faced a barrage of online abuse due to her outspoken views, and things got so bad around the time of Snow White's release that people started showing up at her apartment and screaming profanities.

Nathan (circled) with Rachel (centre) and the Evita company at the press night after-party at the London Palladium earlier this month

So what does the future hold for this star-crossed couple? Will they make it past the curtain call of Evita? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: This sizzling summer fling has got everyone talking!

The Scholary Note: Stay tuned for more juicy updates on Rachel Zegler and Nathan Louis-Fernand's whirlwind romance!