West Side Story actress Rachel Zegler wasn't invited to Oscars despite film's seven nominations
Rachel Zegler, the star of Academy Award-nominated film West Side Story, claims she wasn't invited to the Oscars ceremony next week.
Despite the critically-acclaimed film being nominated across seven categories at the Academy Awards, Zegler — who plays Maria in the Steven Spielberg blockbuster — says she won't be attending.
The US actress, 20, responded to a fan question about what she will be wearing to the iconic event with a bleak admission: "I'm not invited, so sweatpants and my boyfriend's flannel."
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Rachel Zegler says she hasn't been invited to next week's Oscars. Getty
After her response sparked outrage, Zegler said she didn't understand the decision to exclude her from the Oscars.
"Idk y'all i have tried it all but it doesn't seem to be happening. I will root for West Side Story from my couch and be proud of the work we so tirelessly did 3 years ago," she continued.
"I hope some last minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person but hey, that's how it goes sometimes, I guess."
The actress responded to a question on Instagram with the shock admission. Instagram
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She added: "Thanks for all the shock and outrage — I'm disappointed, too. But that's okay. So proud of our movie."
While Zegler was not nominated for a Best Actress gong, the young star received the Golden Globe for Best Actress for her performance in the remake of the 1957 stage show, which was released in 2021.
West Side Story has been nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Zegler won Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes. 20th Century Fox
According to Vulture, while nominees and presenters are usually guaranteed tickets to the Oscars, stars of nominated films are not always afforded automatic admission.
The 94th Academy Awards are set to take place March 27, with Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes serving as hosts.
The Academy has not yet commented on Zegler's claims.
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