The film West Side Story may be nominated for no less than seven Oscars next week, lead actress Rachel Zegler is not invited to the ceremony. The actress announced this on Sunday in a response to a comment from a fan.
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Zegler posted a photo gallery on Instagram of several dresses she has worn to award shows this year. One fan commented that she was looking forward to her Oscars outfit. The actress replied: “I’m not invited, so it will be sweatpants and a shirt from my friend.”
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When followers reacted stunned, she explained: “I’ve tried everything but it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen. I will be cheering West Side Story on from the couch and proud of the work we did so tirelessly three years ago. I hope there’s another last minute miracle and I can attend the celebration, but hey, sometimes that’s the way it goes. Thanks for all the shock and anger, I’m disappointed too but it’s okay.”
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The story was picked up by many media outlets. Zegler therefore responded again, this time on Twitter. “My goodness people! I appreciate all the support, I really do. We live in such an unprecedented time and a lot is happening behind the scenes to make ‘movie magic’ happen. That goes for film productions (like the one I’m working on now in London) and award shows. So let’s respect that process, I’m going to get off my phone right now.”
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Zegler, who plays Maria in the new version of West Side Story, has not been nominated for an Academy Award herself. The film won the Oscars for Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Ariana DeBose), Best Cinematography, Best Costumes, Best Production Design and Best Sound.
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