It took her 6+ years to become an "overnight" success! Her vocal talent was clearly evident at 14! Definitely an amazing choice by Steven Spielberg! She's destined to be a superstar. Future EGOT recipient for sure!
Wow you sound amazing, definitely would be cool to see you play Eponine on broadway one day. Also this video is so cute, even though the song is one of the saddest scenes (technically everything in Les Miz is sad).
I would be completely shocked if you never landed in the role as Eponine. I seriously believe you have what it takes to be one of the best to step into her shoes. No joke, you might even rival Lea Salonga(who happens to be my favorite Eponine). I wish you great success in the world of theatre.
Is anyone else just rewatching the old videos they saw years ago when there was only like 10k of us!?! I’m soaking up this tiny community before the trailer comes out and the new fans that our girly deserves SO MUCH flock over. 🥰❤️ I’m so proud of you Rachel 🥺💕
i clearly remember this video being recommended to me a little while after it was posted and i remember being in awe of rachel and her talent, thinking she's gonna do amazing things one day, and here she is today and i couldn't be more proud
I know this video was posted like forever ago but I just wanted to say OMG YOU ARE SO GOOD AND YOU'RE LIKE A LITTLE SAMANTHA BARKS!!!! You will be on Broadway sooner than you know, and you will play Eponine. You are so talented. ALSO, THIS VIDEO IS JUST SO ADORABLE AND I LOVE CHRIS MCCARRELL!!!! *casually hits replay button*
I just randomly stumbled across one of your videos, then proceeded to watch all of your videos, and now I’m sad that I didn’t see them sooner. Literally Chris grinning every time you started singing is me rn. You’re super talented, and it almost looks effortless when you sing🖤much love
Rachel was put on this earth to sing...how else to put it? To sing like that at any age is remarkable, but to sing like that at 14 is something to be preserved for all time and put into this era's time capsule. Rachel is also a gifted actress and two of her first three "big time" parts are acting without singing, but I hope she'll find a path in her career to lead with her singing, because it is literally unique and can make so many people happier.
Unlikely you’ll ever respond to this but thanks for being so great Rachel. Your story into fame is truly inspirational to all of us with goals. You were incredible in West Side Story and Hunger Games. You’re awesome
Coming back here the day of the west side story premier b/c this is where i first discovered you 5 YEARS AGO and now u are an absolute shining star and i couldn't be happier😭😭
He's a lucky guy, getting to sing with you! Watched this video on repeat for an hour now - then probably half that time going back to 2:00 to hear that amazing note you pulled off! 😁
Here in 2021 because :) A FULL CIRCLE WE LOVE TO SEE IT 🥺 crying because he really believed in her and look how far she's come can't wait to see the trailer so proud !!
1:12 notice the reactions haha. The person behind turns around and smiles thinking “maybe we should be lining up for her autograph” while the cast member on the right is like “oh my god what a voice.”
ok this is so beautiful. I just got done in a production of les mis and i honestly want to go back in time and have you steal the part from me. you have a beautiful voice, and whenever this gets revived next, you're gonnna be eponine.
I saw this video a while ago & I remember thinking it was amazing… fast forward a few years & I come out of west side story gobsmacked needing to check up all of your work ever and here we are full circle :)
I want to be your friend forever omg your amazing! You HAVE the most amazing vocals and I cried BCS I know that you will be on Broadway probably before your graduate High School
My guess is that she might’ve paid for it because this was taken at the Broadway Flea Market which is where you can pay to do loads of things with Broadway stars!
just lightning thief with chris and i was stalking videos of him and found THIS AHHH MY TWO FAVORITE PEOPLE. i literally love you both so much!! ❤️ even tho this is from ages ago you are still as talented always 🤩
I remember watching this video for the first time and being in awe of your voice. Being a theater geek this made my heart so warm! Now seeing EVERYWHERE that you'll be Maria in the West Side Story remake honestly brings me SO much joy! I don't know you personally, but you have clearly worked hard for this! Good luck and can't wait to see where this takes you :)))
@@RachelZeglerLovesHugs I know you don't do the RUclips thing anymore, but I just saw you perform at Elsie Fest!! Full circle! You killed it! Full set next time please! 🥰
WHEN YOU STARTED SINGING AND HE KEPT GRINNING IT WAS SO CUTE IM GONNA PASS OUT
everyone ships it xx
Haha omfg "she's taking my job"
LOL
need me someone who looks at me the way Rachel looks at chris
he's so pretty i couldn't help it
who wouldn't look at chris that way really
need me someone who smiles at me the way chris smiles everytime Rachel started singing
The whole time I was just like OMG YOURE A MINI SAMANTHA BARKS
+Kiko Li OMG YOU'RE A MINI PERFECT HUMAN BEING THANK YOU
YOU EVEN LOOK LIKE SAMANTHA BARKS
I'd say her voice comes a little closer to Lea Salonga's, which is by no means bad, because Lea's voice is beautiful as well.
Can we just take a minute to appreciate that she is FOURTEEN here?! truly SHOOK.
WavesMadeOfStars 13*
@@Hellothere_453 WHAT
@@malaia33 she was born May 2001 so she was 14 here.
RACHEL ZEGLER AND CHRIS MCCARRELL FOR MARIUS AND EPINONE LES MIS REMAKE 2020
Kyleigh Maddox I think she’s a little busy with another remake now!!
@@londongirl2768 yes yes
EPINONE
3 years late but... wig.
Watching this in 2023 and it’s crazy to see how far she’s come I remember following her on instagram after this video came out
5 and a half years later and Chris celebrated with Rachel in LA the morning of her freaking trailer for WSS coming out
I feel bad for whoever had to go after her!
This is one of those clips they’re going to show in an interview 20 years from now.
You were right about everything but the 20 years lol
@@tobiasmayer4185 🤣🤣
I love how you guys are singing in front of a show called...MISERY
art imitates life
Lol, Misery -> Les Miserables
LITERALLY FIRST OF ALL YOU ARE GONNA BE EPONINE ON BWAY AND SECOND OF ALL THIS IS ACTUALLY THE CUTEST VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN HOLY SHIT GOALS
+Maddie Dobson OH MY GOSH HEY MADDIE THANK YOU
Now she’s Maria in WSS what the heck?!
It took her 6+ years to become an "overnight" success! Her vocal talent was clearly evident at 14! Definitely an amazing choice by Steven Spielberg! She's destined to be a superstar. Future EGOT recipient for sure!
I love that he pointed at the lyrics for your entrance and you were like wait we aren't there yet in the music #iGotThis
My weave has been snatched
+warriors2414 Put it back on, gurl, werk.
it's been three years and mine's still on its way back from frickin kepler-22b
Wow you sound amazing, definitely would be cool to see you play Eponine on broadway one day. Also this video is so cute, even though the song is one of the saddest scenes (technically everything in Les Miz is sad).
+MIsSavieZheng Thank you so much!!
WAIT THATS THE SAME GUY THAT PLAYED PERCY IN THE LIGHTNING THIEF-
AHHH UR SO LUCKYY I WOULD DIE TO MEET HIMM
Whaaaat
IKR AS SOON AS I SAW THIS IS WAS LIKE “PERCY JACKSON?????”
I would be completely shocked if you never landed in the role as Eponine. I seriously believe you have what it takes to be one of the best to step into her shoes. No joke, you might even rival Lea Salonga(who happens to be my favorite Eponine). I wish you great success in the world of theatre.
Thank you so much for your kind kind words. Bless you. xx ~r.
This aged well :)
@@leahwidmaier4804 extremely 😊
Is anyone else just rewatching the old videos they saw years ago when there was only like 10k of us!?! I’m soaking up this tiny community before the trailer comes out and the new fans that our girly deserves SO MUCH flock over. 🥰❤️ I’m so proud of you Rachel 🥺💕
i clearly remember this video being recommended to me a little while after it was posted and i remember being in awe of rachel and her talent, thinking she's gonna do amazing things one day, and here she is today and i couldn't be more proud
i left a comment three+ years ago on this video 😭😭
I know this video was posted like forever ago but I just wanted to say OMG YOU ARE SO GOOD AND YOU'RE LIKE A LITTLE SAMANTHA BARKS!!!! You will be on Broadway sooner than you know, and you will play Eponine. You are so talented. ALSO, THIS VIDEO IS JUST SO ADORABLE AND I LOVE CHRIS MCCARRELL!!!! *casually hits replay button*
Thank you so much; this is such a sweet comment. Much love!!
This is one of those crazy rare opportunities that only a few people get and girl you KILLED IT
Fast forward 3 years later and she's in Spielberg's version of West Side Story
I just randomly stumbled across one of your videos, then proceeded to watch all of your videos, and now I’m sad that I didn’t see them sooner. Literally Chris grinning every time you started singing is me rn. You’re super talented, and it almost looks effortless when you sing🖤much love
WOW. I love Chris McCarrell. And I love you.
+Deborah Tragasz Oh my gosh; you're so sweet!! I love you, too!
can you please please like convince important broadway people to put les miz back on broadway so that YOU can be in it like seriously please
i wish, honey. i wish.
thank you for your sweet comment!
Rachel Zegler i am so so proud of you look how much you’ve grown.
Hallie Fritsch I just recently saw it, wasn’t broadway but still saw an amazing cast
Rachel was put on this earth to sing...how else to put it? To sing like that at any age is remarkable, but to sing like that at 14 is something to be preserved for all time and put into this era's time capsule. Rachel is also a gifted actress and two of her first three "big time" parts are acting without singing, but I hope she'll find a path in her career to lead with her singing, because it is literally unique and can make so many people happier.
three years later, this is my new favorite video. i will watch this till i die.
i love chris i literally just saw him as marius two days ago, and you're amazing!!
Thank you very much; you're so sweet!!
this is incredible, you're so talented!! and chris is adorable in this aW
+Sophia B. Thank you so much, and sorry for the late reply!
he is sooo cutee! Cant wait to see him as my brother Percy!!!
Mini Rachel was in her own little world. I really hope she gets to play eponine on broadway in the future x
this just brings me comfort and feeling like I can do anything and I can get there. idk what it is about this but it really makes me feel that way.
coming back to this and feeling so proud. :’)
And now they're hanging out together on days off in LA!
SHE’S ON BROADWAY NOW
Unlikely you’ll ever respond to this but thanks for being so great Rachel. Your story into fame is truly inspirational to all of us with goals. You were incredible in West Side Story and Hunger Games. You’re awesome
I’m back because she just met up with Chris in 2021 and I’m LIVID
Update: award winning actress
OKAY YOU'RE MY NEW FAVORITE EPONINE THAT WAS PERFECT I WISH YOU GET TO PLAY HER ONE DAY
thank you so much!
This is honestly the most beautiful, amazing thing on the internet!
I SHIP IT
me too!
How old is he?
Bruh, he’s gay and has a boyfriend 😂😂
Coming back here the day of the west side story premier b/c this is where i first discovered you 5 YEARS AGO and now u are an absolute shining star and i couldn't be happier😭😭
now rachel is literally a movie star i am going to cry i remember finding this video after binge watching chris mccarrell vids years ago awwwww
And now…she’s a Disney princess 👏🏼✨
Okay I hate it when people comment “oh my goddd I’m literally balling my eyes out”, but ngl i might have shed a tear or two
HOLY CRAP. I just cried. When Brennyn said she’s gonna take my job, I was like girl, yeah she will, singing like that at FOURTEEN 😱👏🙏
Raise your hand if you're revisiting this now that the WSS trailer dropped 🖐🖐🖐
What an absolute moment this is. I love that they're still friends to this day. So cool how things come full circle.
Ultimate crossover, Maria and percy jackson singing les mis
He's a lucky guy, getting to sing with you! Watched this video on repeat for an hour now - then probably half that time going back to 2:00 to hear that amazing note you pulled off! 😁
Ive watched this 48 tomes
+Marissa Frias I appreciate your dedication.
"SHE'S ALIVE, SHE'S ALIVE!" XD
I remember watching this years ago! And now your going to be in a movie! Congrats
Chris's face when she's singing! 😂💕 also thanks Chris for introducing me to Rachel. It's just amazing that she's starring in West Side Story now!
Here in 2021 because :) A FULL CIRCLE WE LOVE TO SEE IT 🥺 crying because he really believed in her and look how far she's come can't wait to see the trailer so proud !!
1:12 notice the reactions haha. The person behind turns around and smiles thinking “maybe we should be lining up for her autograph” while the cast member on the right is like “oh my god what a voice.”
this is amazing!!
+sophJ karps thank you!! (and sorry for the late reply!!)
Ohmygod you're literally gonna be on Broadway you're amazingggg!!!! Much love💕
Thank you!!
Coming back to this after a while and IM STILL GETTING CHILLS!!!!
You were amazing and the cast were were so adorable :) 'She's taking my job' XD haha
I've watched this so many times and I will never get tired of the sheer talent
Percy Jackson AND Maria singing together>>>
Okay I saw this when it first happened, then watched it a few weeks ago and now I saw who they casted as Maria and it’s you!
They are entirely too happy for this song :)
+Rebekah Butler Way too happy!
I've watched this a thousand times and I'm just noticing NOW that this is Mr. Percy Jackson chris McCarrell???
I was screaming all throughout this video. This is amazing.
+Samantha Miller I was screaming internally; thank you!
I knew I heard/saw you before when I saw news about west side story! Came back to this video to confirm. Congrats!
RACHEL OMG THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! dream come true, I'm sure! SO happy for you!
+Rachel Grant THIS IS SUCH A LATE REPLY BUT THANK YOU SM RACHEL
I've just found this and its my favourite thing on the internet
ok this is so beautiful. I just got done in a production of les mis and i honestly want to go back in time and have you steal the part from me. you have a beautiful voice, and whenever this gets revived next, you're gonnna be eponine.
+Hannah Babyak You're incredibly kind! Thank you very much for all of your kind words. xx ~R.
I stg I’ve watched this video so many times and it never fails to put the biggest smile on my face!
dont mind me, im just watching this for the thirty second time this week
I keep coming back to watch this it makes me so happy. I watch it at least once a day for self care
revisiting just to make myself cry
You guys were adorable and then some! Loved it!
+Mary Wilbur Reed Thank you so much!!
little did they know.... absolutely amazing
I saw this video a while ago & I remember thinking it was amazing… fast forward a few years & I come out of west side story gobsmacked needing to check up all of your work ever and here we are full circle :)
You've come so far, I'm so proud! Really excited about West Side Story!!! Love from Beijing❤️😘
I LOVE BOTH OF THEM THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
I watched this like 20 times!! This is SO GOOD OMGGGG CONGRATS GIRL YOU SLAYYYY!!!
+Mariela Morales 20 times is a lot! Thank you! You SLAYYY!
YOU LITERALLY VIBRATED ON THE FUCKING LOWEST NOTE I AM SO SHOOK GIRL GO
LOLOLOLOL
sometimes i watch this and i start crying ( like seriously)
No!! Don't cry. (But thank you; you're very sweet!!)
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS OMG
+ThatGirlinSpace I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU THANKS SO MUCH
I want to be your friend forever omg your amazing! You HAVE the most amazing vocals and I cried BCS I know that you will be on Broadway probably before your graduate High School
+Andrew Nguyen LET US BE BESTIES THEN
am I the only one insanely curious about how this came to be??? how does one simply casually sing with chris mccarrell
My guess is that she might’ve paid for it because this was taken at the Broadway Flea Market which is where you can pay to do loads of things with Broadway stars!
WATCHING THIS AFTER THE OSCARS MHMMMMM YOU ARE THE MOMENT RACHEL I LOVE YOU
i'm back after your last video and i might cry
just lightning thief with chris and i was stalking videos of him and found THIS AHHH MY TWO FAVORITE PEOPLE.
i literally love you both so much!! ❤️
even tho this is from ages ago you are still as talented always 🤩
oh my god my heart and then brennyn and alex in the back I COULD CRY
my two worlds collided in 2015? hunger games and pjo
I could watch this until the day I die
CONGRATS!!!! so proud of how far You’ve progressed, can’t wait to finally watch u star in the new adaptation of WSS!!!
I remember watching this video for the first time and being in awe of your voice. Being a theater geek this made my heart so warm! Now seeing EVERYWHERE that you'll be Maria in the West Side Story remake honestly brings me SO much joy! I don't know you personally, but you have clearly worked hard for this! Good luck and can't wait to see where this takes you :)))
This video is from three years ago but i discovered it yesterday and I CAN'T STOP WATCHING IT, SO GOALS
omg kill it, girl! I love it! amazing, adorable and funny performance! would love to see you play Eponine!
+anrina I would love to play Eponine one day; thank you so much for your kind words!!
@@RachelZeglerLovesHugs I know you don't do the RUclips thing anymore, but I just saw you perform at Elsie Fest!! Full circle! You killed it! Full set next time please! 🥰
just came back here to say that this is my favorite video on the internet, love ya
I can't believe Percy Jackson and Maria are singing together
Both so clearly talented and Chris enjoying the singing. No way of hiding that emotion.
oh my gosh, I got this recommended after a West Side Story and Lightning Thief binge. I cannot wait to see you as Eponine one day