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Who is Rachel Zegler Dating? Meet Andrés Rivera, Her Leading Man in Love and Film

  • March 23, 2025
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Rachel Zegler has been causing a stir in Hollywood, from her award-winning role in West Side Story

to stepping into the iconic shoes of Snow White

. But while fans are excited about her career, there is another leading man stealing the spotlight in her life—Andrés Rivera. With undeniable talent and charisma, Rivera is not only a familiar face in her world but he is a rising star in his own right. But who exactly is he? Where did their love story begin? And how does he fit into the magical fairytale that is Zegler’s journey?

From red-carpet moments to shared screen time, their connection goes beyond Hollywood glitz. Is he the real-life prince to her Snow White? His story is just as intriguing, and their journey together is one worth discovering.

From co-stars to soulmates, how Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera first met

Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera’s love story started the way all great Hollywood romances should—on a movie set. Back in 2019, they were cast in West Side Story

, with Rachel Zegler playing Maria and Josh 

Andrés

 taking on the role of Chino

(aka the guy Maria was supposed to end up with). While their characters did not get a happy ending on screen, fate had other plans for them in real life.  

Between dance rehearsals, musical numbers, and long days on set, Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés quickly became close. They bonded over their shared love for musicals, and, of course, the chaos of filming a Steven Spielberg movie. Castmates noticed their easygoing chemistry, and while neither of them confirmed anything at the time, fans could not help but ship them.  

By 2021, the cat was out of the bag. Rachel Zegler broke the silence and went Instagram-official with a Valentine’s Day post,

sending the internet into a frenzy. Their love story had officially gone from Are they? Aren’t they? to a full-blown Hollywood romance. As Zegler’s career skyrocketed with The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

and Andrés took on more projects, the couple continued to support each other every step of the way.  

Fast forward to 2024 and they were still going strong. From red carpet appearances to cute TikTok moments, Rachel Zeger and Josh Andrés have proven that Hollywood relationships can indeed last. Fans love their playful banter, admiration, and the way they always hype each other up. Whether it is Zegler gushing about Andrés in interviews or Josh Andrés being her biggest cheerleader online

, one thing is clear—their love story is story is far from over!

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Inside Josh Andrés Rivera’s acting career and future projects

Josh Andrés Rivera did not just stumble into show business—he started with a bang. He got his start on stage with Hamilton,

touring across the U.S. in one of the most iconic musicals of all time. But Rivera had his eyes set on Hollywood. And soon enough, he made his big-screen debut in West Side Story

(2021) as Chino

, the conflicted character tangled in a tragic love story. While the film was packed with star power, Rivera’s performance established him as someone to watch.  

He kept the momentum going with a chilling role in Cat Person

(2023), showing his ability to play complex, psychologically nuanced characters. But it was The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

(2023) that really put him in the spotlight. As Sejanus Plinth, Rivera brought this mix of intensity and vulnerability, making his character one of the film’s most compelling figures.  

Now, he is stepping into even bigger roles. In American Sports Story

, he transformed into Aaron Hernandez

, taking on one of football’s most controversial figures. Up next? A leading role in the 2025 horror thriller The Inhabitants

, showing that Rivera is not just along for the Hollywood ride, he is making his own path.

Every movie Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera have starred in side by side

Snow White

‘s Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera first met on the set of West Side Story

(2021), where she played the love-struck Maria and he as Chino, the man who did not exactly get a happy ending. While their characters had a tragic fate, real life had other plans. Perhaps to make up for the happy ending they could not receive for the first time, not just fate but also top-notch productions, kept bringing them back together.  

Fast forward to The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

(2023), where they reunited in an even deadlier setting. Rachel Zegler dazzled as Lucy Gray Baird, while Josh Andres played Sejanus Plinth, the Capitol-born rebel with a heart too pure for Panem

. They did not share much screen time, but filming together in a different country only made them closer. Whether fate brings them together in another film remains to be seen but this power couple sure knows how to keep audiences hooked—both on and off screen!

Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera’s best red carpet looks

Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera have made each red carpet a fashion event in honor of their film milestones. At the West Side Story

premiere in December 2021

, Rachel Zegler stunned in a muted-colored Dior gown, oozing old Hollywood glamor. Josh Andrés complemented her with a sleek suit and a blue turtleneck, adding a modern touch to the classic look. Their chemistry was not just in the movie—it was right there on the red carpet.  

By the 2022 Oscars

, the pair had perfected their elegant style. Rachel Zegler opted for a dramatic black netted Dior dress, embracing sophistication, while Josh Andrés went for a classic tuxedo, proving that simplicity never goes out of style. While the streak of bombastic fashion moments could have continued this year, with Rachel Zegler being at the receiving end of massive backlash for Snow White

, Josh Andrés Rivera and Rachel Zegler’s fashion looks have taken a back seat.

From their stunning outfits to their undeniable chemistry, they continue to be a power couple both in Hollywood and real life. With their careers on the rise, fans cannot wait to see what is next for them, both on and off-screen. 

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What is your favorite moment of Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera? Let us know in the comments below!

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