Rachel Zegler hit back at claims of her being ‘romantically obsessed’ with her co-star Kit Connor.
The 23-year-old actress denied the accusation after a fan left a comment speculating about her relationship with her co-star in the Broadway play, Romeo + Juliet.
The interaction happened in the comments section on her latest Instagram post, which was a compilation of her recent ‘moments of joy’ and included two photos of Connor, 20.
One Instagram user speculated about their relationship below Zegler’s carousel post, which the Golden Globe winner shared on Sunday, amid backlash for her shocking comments about Trump voters.
‘I think Rachel is so obsessed with Kit Connor in a romantic way not just a friend way,’ the comment read.
Zegler — who was once again caught in controversy when she appeared in the new Snow White trailer after being criticized for being ‘too woke‘ — addressed the rumors and replied: ‘no! moving on.’
Rachel Zegler hit back at claims of her being ‘romantically obsessed’ with her co-star Kit Connor
The 23-year-old actress denied the accusation after a fan left a comment speculating about her relationship with her co-star in the Broadway play, Romeo + Juliet
Over the weekend, she shared the photo series of behind-the-scenes of working on the Broadway revival of Romeo and Juliet, which produced by Tony Award-winning director Sam Gold.
The cover photo of her post was a sexy swimsuit snap.
As she posed on the beach with a relaxed expression on her face, she showed off her toned figure in a tiny, green bikini.
Alongside the snaps, she wrote in her caption: ‘moments of joy and dreams coming true. happy new year, all. be good to each other.’
The second photo was of her cute interaction with Tommy Dorfman, her co-star in the Broadway play, when she was up on stage and making a playful face at the 32-year-old actress sitting off to the side.
The third snap showed Zegler posing in front of a poster for her upcoming Disney movie, the live action remake of Snow White, ahead of its March 21 theatrical release.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star also included a black-and-white mirror photo, snapped by Connor on his phone, as they posed in matching sweatshirts.
Since she started working alongside Connor and promoting their Broadway play, fans have noticed their playful interactions and on-stage chemistry.
The interaction happened in the comments section on her latest Instagram post, which was a compilation of her recent ‘moments of joy’ and included two photos of Connor, 20
One Instagram user speculated about their relationship below Zegler’s carousel post, which the Golden Globe winner shared on Sunday
‘I think Rachel is so obsessed with Kit Connor in a romantic way not just a friend way,’ the comment read. Zegler addressed the rumors and replied: ‘no! moving on.’
However, both Zegler and Connor have been insistent that their relationship is strictly platonic and professional.
Her comment underneath her own post garnered attention and she was praised for her direct, no-nonsense response in addressing the speculation surrounding their friendship.
In Romeo + Juliet, Connor and Zegler star as the titular, lead characters, respectively.
The production opened in October and will run until mid-February.
Reflecting on the time she has been working on the Broadway production as well as her other projects, she shared more snapshots in her Instagram post.
Another picture showed Zegler during rehearsals on a New York City rooftop, surrounded by microphones and a grand piano. She threw up peace signs as she flashed a bright smile.
The West Side Story star also included a candid, action shot of her Romeo + Juliet co-star, Jasai Chase-Owens, giving her a piggy-back ride and the duo having fun as they sped across the stage.
Having been working on the Broadway play for weeks, she also included photos of her dressing room door, which had a sign with her name on it alongside ‘Juliet’ and a daisy plastered in the center.
Over the weekend, she shared the photo series of behind-the-scenes of working on the Broadway revival of Romeo and Juliet, which produced by Tony Award-winning director Sam Gold. The cover photo of her post was a sexy swimsuit snap
The second photo was of her cute interaction with Tommy Dorfman, her co-star in the Broadway play, when she was up on stage and making a playful face at the 32-year-old actress sitting off to the side
The third snap showed Zegler posing in front of a poster for her upcoming Disney movie, the live action remake of Snow White, ahead of its March 21 theatrical release
Another picture showed Zegler during rehearsals on a New York City rooftop, surrounded by microphones and a grand piano. She threw up peace signs as she flashed a bright smile
In the photo, Zegler pointed at the flower and puckered her lips in a playful manner.
Then, in what appeared to be a rehearsal room, she was caught flashing a bright smile in a candid, black-and-white snap.
She also posted a snap of her friends, Makena Reynolds and Ava Whiteley, at what appeared to be a late-night, rooftop get-together in the city.
Zegler also posted a portrait of herself posing in a yellow Dior gown on stage at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre with flowers on her garb and also all around her.
She also posted a snap of her friend and fellow actor, Ilda Mason, on her 35th birthday.
Zegler also posted a photo of herself modeling a sexy, blue jumpsuit and posing outside of the theater where she is performing Romeo + Juliet.
Having been working on the Broadway play for weeks, she also included photos of her dressing room door, which had a sign with her name on it alongside ‘Juliet’ and a daisy plastered in the center
Then, in what appeared to be a rehearsal room, she was caught flashing a bright smile in a candid, black-and-white snap
She also shared a stunning snap of her alongside Michael Kors while wearing Michael Kors
Zegler also posted a photo of herself modeling a sexy, blue jumpsuit and posing outside of the theater where she is performing Romeo + Juliet
Another photo showed her covered in fake blood during rehearsals for the play
She also posted a snap of her friend and fellow actor, Ilda Mason, on her 35th birthday
She also posted a snap of her friends, Makena Reynolds and Ava Whiteley, at what appeared to be a late-night, rooftop get-together in the city
She included a snapshot of herself with teary eyes as she hugged Jack Antonoff, who wrote and produced the music for the revival play.
Other photos showed her covered in fake blood during rehearsals, of Antonoff playing the piano on stage and her alongside Michael Kors while wearing Michael Kors.
On set of a Cosmopolitan shoot, she shared a candid snapshot of her interaction with a puppy. She also shared a silhouette photo of her in her Snow White costume.
She concluded her post with a snapshot of a playful backstage moment of Connor after he threw her over his shoulder and a stunning, solo portrait after getting glammed up.
After starring alongside Kit Connor in a production of “Romeo + Juliet,” rumors began to swirl that Zegler was romantically obsessed with her co-star. However, Zegler has hit back at these claims, firmly denying any romantic involvement with Connor.
In a recent social media post, Zegler addressed the rumors head-on, stating, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with Kit Connor, but any claims of romantic involvement are simply not true. I have the utmost respect for Kit as a colleague and a friend, and I will not stand for baseless gossip tarnishing our professional relationship.”
Zegler’s statement has garnered support from fans and colleagues alike, who have praised her for standing up against false narratives and maintaining her professionalism in the face of adversity. It is clear that Zegler is not one to let rumors define her, and she continues to rise above the noise with grace and integrity.
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