Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Rachel Zegler's Rainy Romance: Cozy Stroll with Nathan Louis-Fernand in London

Rachel Zegler looked loved-up with her boyfriend Nathan Fernand as they stepped out for a rainy stroll in London on Monday

SPOILER ALERT!

The tea is piping hot, and we've got the scoop on Rachel Zegler's whirlwind romance with her new beau, Nathan Fernand!

After a string of high-profile relationships, including a three-year romance with Josh Andrés Rivera (more on that later), it seems the Snow White star has found love again in the arms of her handsome backing dancer partner.

The actress, 24, and her new backing dancer partner, 27, looked cosy with their arms around each other while wandering the streets in the capital city

Sources close to the couple reveal that Rachel, 24, and Nathan, 27, met during the rehearsals for Jamie Lloyd's adaptation of Evita, where Rachel plays the lead role of Eva Peron. The pair reportedly bonded over their shared love of musical theatre, and it seems their chemistry was undeniable!

Fast-forward to their recent romantic stroll through London on a rainy Monday afternoon (because who needs sunshine when you've got love?). Dressed in casual yet stylish attire, Rachel looked absolutely smitten with her beau, who donned a dashing green top and blue baggy jeans.

But what's got our tongues wagging is the fact that Nathan has quite the interesting backstory. By day, he strips it up as part of the Magic Mike Live show (yes, you read that right – think provocative routines, acrobatic acts, and musical hits celebrating female desires!). By night? He's a devoted yoga enthusiast who prefers bonding with his loved ones over late-night partying.

For the outing, the Snow White star opted for a casual figure in a charcoal grey top and blue jeans

We can't help but wonder: what drew Rachel to this charming, down-to-earth gent? Was it the way he effortlessly rocked those baggy jeans or perhaps his dedication to his family? Whatever the reason, it seems Nathan has won her heart!

This new romance comes hot on the heels of whispers that Rachel and Josh had parted ways last November. Fans noticed a significant edit in Rachel's Instagram feed – namely, the absence of Josh from several photos. While the couple never confirmed their breakup, insiders claim they'd grown apart after three years together.

Josh, 26, was a constant presence in Rachel's life since they met on the set of West Side Story back in 2021 (where Rachel landed the role of Maria at just 16!). They took their romance public on Valentine's Day 2022 with a black-and-white selfie captioned "Committing valen-crimes." Even after their breakup, Josh appeared to be still a big part of Rachel's life – she wished him a happy birthday in May 2023 with a gushy Instagram post.

Rachel (centre) and Nathan (front, second from left) are seen with fellow castmates in Evita where it is believed they met when rehearsals began in April for Jamie Lloyd¿s adaptation of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical

It seems they've parted ways amicably enough, though. After all, as any fan of West Side Story will attest, the chemistry between Rachel and Josh was undeniable on screen (and off!). Now, it appears Rachel has found love again in Nathan – who knows? Maybe this one's the real deal!

We can't wait to see where their romance takes them next! Will we be seeing more couples' outings in London or perhaps a future red-carpet appearance together? Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Rachel Zegler and her new beau, Nathan Fernand – it's going to be a wild ride!

Over the past year, Josh has worked as a stripper on the Magic Mike Live show - a performance created by Channing Tatum based on the films he starred in by the same name

Her new romance comes  months after rumours swirled she had split from her boyfriend of three years, Josh Andrés Rivera - though the pair never confirmed they had broken up (Seen in November 2023)