Rachel Zegler and Boyfriend Josh Andres Rivera: A Timeline of Their Relationship

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Costar couple! Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera first connected on the set of Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, where they quickly sparked a real-life romance.Zegler earned her big break when she landed the role of leading lady Maria in Spielberg’s 2019 remake of the acclaimed musical movie opposite Ansel Elgort’s Tony.

Rivera, for his part, portrayed the role of supporting character Chino. While Chino — one of Maria’s fellow Sharks —was set up as a potential suitor for the lovelorn teen, she ultimately fell hard for rival gang leader Tony.

However, Zegler was drawn to Rivera when the cameras stopped rolling.The pair confirmed their romance in February 2021, nearly one year before West Side Story was released in theaters. “I love Josh Andres Rivera,” the Snow White star captioned a series of smiling selfies of the duo via Twitter.The twosome have since continued to grow in love as Zegler’s film career rises.“I wish to extend my thanks to the love of my life, who I was blessed enough to meet on the set of this film many moons ago,” the Shazam!

Fury of the Gods actress gushed of her boyfriend during her National Board of Review acceptance speech in March 2022, in which her West Side Story performance took home the Best Actress trophy. “Thank you for holding my hand in my dreams and in my reality.