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'I love her so much': Rachel Zegler opens up to Jimmy Fallon about time she attended a Taylor Swift concert despite being sick

On Jimmy Fallon's late-night show, Rachel Zegler talked about her love for Taylor Swift and discussed her movie, 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon', Rachel Zegler, known for her role in 'West Side Story' and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes', opened up about her unabashed love for Taylor Swift.

The actress unveiled her deep admiration for the pop sensation, sharing anecdotes and moments related to attending one of Swift's 'Eras Tour' concerts. 

Jimmy Fallon lauds Rachel Zegler's commitment to Taylor Swift

Jimmy Fallon, aware of Rachel Zegler's fervor for Taylor Swift, brought up the topic of her attending a concert of the 'Blank Space' singer and proceeded to show one of her photos from the event. 

In reply, Zegler jokingly said, "She looks very sad, but that was just because I had food poisoning...I sold my kidney to be there."

Sharing about her affection for Swift, Zegler stated, "I love her so much. From the self-titled album, which we're still waiting for the re-record of."

She continued, "Oh, I knew the set list, I know the callbacks, and I was waiting for the secret songs," about her excitement of attending an 'Eras Tour' concert. 

Recalling a specific incident, Zelger said, "My best friend, Brenna, had gone to Atlanta, before the MetLife show, and I went to MetLife Night 1. And she said to my older sister, Jacqueline, who I took to the show with me. She was like, 'Jacqueline, if they play 'Getaway Car' or 'Maroon', she's on crisis watch'." 

"Not only did she play 'Getaway Car', she also played 'Maroon'. I was having a mental breakdown in the audience at MetLife Stadium," noted the 'Shazam!' actress. 

Rachel Zegler clears rumor surrounding Nicki Minaj and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'

The conversation between Rachel Zegler and Jimmy Fallon didn't solely revolve around her admiration for Swift. They shifted gears to discuss her role in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes', highlighting her character's penchant for singing in the film.

She delved into the inspirations behind her character's voice, which drew from the likes of iconic country artists like Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline.

Moreover, the duo touched upon Zegler's inadvertent involvement in sparking a rumor about Nicki Minaj's apparent appearance on the soundtrack of 'The Hunger Games' film. 

The actress clarified the mix-up, saying, "Yeah, I accidentally started a rumor that Nicki Minaj was on the 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'. It's not true. She's not." 

As the discussion shifted back to the film, Zegler provided insights into the setting and storyline of the film, which is a prequel to 'The Hunger Games' series, elaborating on its vast scale and recommending experiencing it in IMAX for truly immersive viewing.

The interview concluded with a clip showcasing the actress' singing prowess in the movie, leaving the audience intrigued and excited about the film's release on Friday, November 17.

Internet reacts to Rachel Zegler's interview with Jimmy Fallon

Rachel Zegler's authenticity and candidness on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' resonated deeply with the netizens. 

One wrote, "She's so real," while another noted, "she's just like me fr." 

"I LOVE YOU RACHEL and the fact that you're Swiftie too," stated a person, with someone else adding, "omg…i’m already in love with her now."