‘Snow White’ Star Rachel Zegler Claps Back at Fan for ‘Disrespecting’ Bodyguard Outside Evita Show
Rachel Zegler is getting lots of praise online after calmly standing up for her bodyguard during a tense moment outside a theater in London.
The actress, known for her role as Snow White and now starring in Evita at the London Palladium, has been taking time after shows to meet fans waiting at the stage door.
But last week, things got a little heated when one fan seemed to get upset with her bodyguard, Danny, for being too protective.
A video shared on social media shows the moment Rachel stepped in to defend him. She can be seen trying to keep things calm, saying to the fan, “He is protecting me.” The fan pushed back, saying there was “no need to shove,” but Rachel didn’t lose her cool.
I love rachel zegler so much
— Dani (@Dan0nat0r) June 22, 2025
…that person is just proving why Danny has to be there. pic.twitter.com/wQA9dsKUWg
She replied, “He works here and he’s helping me, because crowds are very intimidating.” When the fan still didn’t seem satisfied, she added, “I know babe, and I love you so much, but please don’t disrespect my Danny, okay?”
The video quickly spread on platforms like X and Reddit, and fans were quick to show their support. Many admired how Rachel stayed respectful and calm during the whole exchange.
One user wrote, “She knows how to keep things calm without losing her cool.” Another said, “She was very polite, stage door is a privilege NOT part of the theatre experience… this at the end of the day is the stars leaving their job to go home, it shouldn’t be scary and crowded.”
Someone else called her response sweet, saying, “‘Please don’t disrespect my Danny’ is so cute.” Another fan on Reddit commented, “Will never get me to hate her.”
Rachel also seemed to respond to the video going viral. She reposted a message from a fan that read, “he OUR Danny now mawma,” showing that she appreciated the support.
Not everyone at the theater has been thrilled, though. The Evita production recently made headlines for posting trigger warnings about “loud music and sudden noises.” Some critics, like Toby Young from the Free Speech Union, mocked the move.
He said, “This is beyond parody. It won’t be long before theaters ask audiences not to applaud at the end in case they trigger people who are sensitive to noise.”
Rachel’s time in the spotlight hasn’t always been easy. After being cast in Disney’s live-action Snow White, she faced a wave of backlash. The film didn’t land well with audiences or critics and ended up with a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Even with that, Rachel is still showing strength and grace, whether it’s on stage, online, or at the stage door. Her reaction during the recent fan moment is just another example of how she’s handling fame her own way—kindly, but firmly.
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