Rachel Zegler Faces Backlash After Autograph Incident with Dave Benson Phillips' Son

SCANDAL ROCKS WEST END: Rachel Zegler's Bodyguard Blocks Teen Fan, Calls Him 'Cheeky'

In a shocking turn of events, Evita starlet Rachel Zegler has been caught in the midst of a controversy that is leaving many in the entertainment industry scratching their heads. The 24-year-old actress, who has been making waves with her critically-acclaimed performance as Eva Peron in the Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical, has been accused by children's entertainer Dave Benson Phillips of being "unreasonable" and "rude" to his son Benjamin.

According to sources close to the family, Benjamin, 15, had waited patiently for hours outside the London Palladium, where Evita is currently playing, in the hopes of meeting Zegler and getting her autograph. However, when he finally reached the front of the queue, he was met with a firm "no" from one of Zegler's bodyguards.

"We were all set to meet Rachel and get an autograph," Benson Phillips explained in an interview with The Scholarly Note. "But then this rather officious security man told us that only those with tickets for the show on the day could see her. I thought that was a bit cheeky, considering we'd already seen the musical three weeks prior."

Benson Phillips claims that his son had been looking forward to meeting Zegler all summer and was devastated when he was turned away. "He's such a huge fan of hers," Benson Phillips said. "To be rejected like this was really disappointing for him."

But what really got our attention was the bodyguard's parting shot: "You had your chance." Ouch! It seems that Zegler's team is not taking kindly to fans trying to get too close to their star.

Now, we're not ones to start a feud, but it looks like Zegler has been making waves in more ways than one. The actress has been dating backing dancer Nathan Fernard, 27, who has a rather... interesting past as a stripper in Magic Mike Live. Insiders claim that the couple is "very much in love" and have even been spotted on romantic getaways with their fellow Evita castmates.

But don't just take our word for it! Zegler's performance in Evita has received rave reviews, with The Scholarly Note giving it a glowing five-star review. We praised her delicate yet rich voice, saying "she takes to the role of Eva Peron like a pair of Ferragamo shoes." It seems that this diminutive diva is making waves on and off stage!

However, not everyone has been impressed with Zegler's performance. Her star turn in the woke remake of Snow White, which flopped at the box office, was met with criticism from some quarters. But Zegler is unapologetic about her vision for the character, telling Variety that she wanted to "make Eva a more empowered and independent woman." And it seems that she's not afraid to take on the big boys - or girls! - in Hollywood.

In fact, Zegler has been quite vocal about her pro-Palestine stance, which has reportedly put her at odds with Disney bosses. Insiders claim that she was called by executives multiple times to tone down her social media posts on the issue, but Zegler refused to back down. It seems that this feisty actress is not afraid to speak her mind!

So what's next for Rachel Zegler? Will she continue to make waves in Hollywood with her outspoken views and passionate performances? Only time will tell! But one thing's for sure: we'll be keeping a close eye on this rising star.

Update: Representatives for Rachel Zegler have been contacted for comment, but so far, they have not responded. We're still waiting to hear back from the London Palladium as well. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!