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Star-Studded Video Wishes NJ Happy Birthday Star-Studded Video Wishes NJ Happy Birthday
Star-Studded Video Wishes NJ Happy Birthday New Jersey celebrated its 236 birthday on Monday, Dec. 18. What better gift than a video with cameos from celebs, all with New Jersey roots? Of course, the 1:04-minute clip opened with Cedar Grove's Tommy DeVito, who was joined by fellow NY Giant, Justin Pugh (who hails from Holland, PA). Next came Clifton native Rachel Zegler, who starred as Maria in Steven Spielberg's adaptation West Side Story in 2021. "I just wanted to say, you don't look a day over 235, and give a sincere thanks for all of the Taylor ham, egg and cheese on everything bagels I've consumed every Sunday since I was…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Can You Read Clifton Native Rachel Zegler's Lips On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live?' Can You Read Clifton Native Rachel Zegler's Lips On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live?'
Can You Read Clifton Native Rachel Zegler's Lips On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live?' New Jersey's Rachel Zegler appears to be in complete shock as she walks on the set of "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Wearing a little black dress and a great, big smile, the Clifton native appears to mouth "What is happening?" as she makes her way toward the host on the March 14 taping. The 21-year-old actress had her big Hollywood break at just 16 years old, when she was cast as Maria in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." Seems like the reality of stardom is still sinking in for Zegler. View this post on Instagram A post shared by rachel zegler (…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Can You Recognize These Paterson Shops On Set Of 'West Side Story'? Can You Recognize These Paterson Shops On Set Of 'West Side Story'?
Can You Recognize These Paterson Shops On Set Of 'West Side Story'? Vintage cars and actors in retro clothing swarmed embellished Paterson's streets for the filming of Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." The area near City Hall resembles 1950s New York City the week of Aug. 19 -- with makeup artists on stand-by, ready to rush in at any moment to fix a smudge in the humid, 90-degree weather. New Jersey's own Bruce Springsteen popped by for a visit. "The filming of 'West Side Story' is really enhancing Paterson's image and improving our downtown economy," Mayor Andre Sayegh said.  Mayor Andre Sayegh and Bruce Springsteen on the set of "West Side Story…

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Meet Your Maria: Clifton Teen Cast In Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Remake Meet Your Maria: Clifton Teen Cast In Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Remake
Meet Your Maria: Clifton Teen Cast In Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Remake Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" has finally found its Maria: Rachel Zegler of Clifton. The 17-year-old will be making her film debut in the legendary musical opposite Ansel Elgort as Tony, who rose to fame in the "Divergent" series and "The Fault in Our Stars." to be able to bring that role to life— a role that means so much to the hispanic community— is so humbling. i hope you’re all as excited as i am. ♥️✨ The part will not be a new one for Zegler, a Colombian-American, who noted she played the same one a few summers ago. Zegler sent in a video of herself singing "Tonight" and “Me …

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by Cecilia Levine