Rachel Zegler has won hearts online after a sweet moment where she stood up for her security guard during a fan encounter outside her London show. The 24-year-old actress was caught on camera gently explaining to waiting fans that her bodyguard was just “doing his job” after some people complained he was being too harsh.
“He’s protecting me,” Zegler told the crowd outside the London Palladium, where she’s currently starring as Eva Perón in the new production of Evita. She went on to explain how overwhelming it can be with so many people gathered outside, and that her security – who she affectionately calls “Danny” – is simply looking out for her safety.
The interaction has melted hearts across social media, with the video racking up over two million views on TikTok and Twitter. Fans are particularly charmed by how she refers to her bodyguard as “my Danny,” calling the whole exchange “adorable.”
Many people are praising Zegler for showing loyalty to her team. “After how terrible the media and public treated her, Danny has every right to be overprotective of her,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Rachel showed real class stepping in and standing by her team.”
Sharp-eyed theatre fans have noticed Danny isn’t just there for stage door duty – he’s also been spotted on the theatre’s balcony during the show’s most famous moment, when Zegler belts out “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.”
The Hunger Games star is currently playing Argentina’s beloved former First Lady in Jamie Lloyd’s bold new take on the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. The show tells Eva Perón’s incredible story – from her rise to fame in Latin America through her relationship with President Juan Perón, until her tragic death from cancer at just 33.
This production has certainly stirred up conversation in theatre circles. Lloyd made the unusual choice to have the show’s most iconic song performed outside to crowds for free, while paying audience members watch on screens inside. It’s a creative decision meant to echo how the real Eva Perón connected directly with the people through her public speeches.
But clearly, what people are talking about most is Zegler’s genuine kindness toward the person whose job it is to keep her safe – a small moment that says a lot about her character.
