Topline
West Side Story star Rachel Zegler, who announced on social media Sunday she had not been invited to the Oscars, will attend Sunday’s ceremony after all and present an award, The Hollywood Reporter reported Tuesday.
Rachel Zegler attends Disney Studios’ Los Angeles Premiere of “West Side Story” at El Capitan … [+]
Key Facts
Zegler, who played Maria in Steven Spieilberg’s adaption of West Side Story, is working to rearrange her schedule so she can attend the Los Angeles ceremony, as the actress is filming a movie in London, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
It’s still unclear why an invite had not been extended to Zegler from 20th Century Studios, which distributed the best picture-nominated West Side Story.
Forbes has reached out to Zegler and the Academy for comment.
Key Background
In response to a fan who asked Zegler what she would be wearing to the Oscars, Zegler wrote on Instagram on Sunday that she had not been invited to the ceremony and could only attend if a “last minute miracle occurs.” The actress, 20, said she had “tried it all” and was “disappointed” that she wouldn’t be able to attend. She was cast in the movie after submitting a video to an open call for the role while in high school, and the production is her first professional gig. Zegler has attended most other major award shows for West Side Story. She was not individually nominated for her performance, but the movie received seven Oscar nods. Presenters and nominees are typically given a pair of tickets, and studios are allotted a certain number of invites, which are often given to some cast members of nominated movies.
What To Watch For
The Oscars air Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m.
Further Reading
‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler Says She Wasn’t Invited To The Oscars (Forbes)
Oscars: Rachel Zegler Has Been Invited to Be a Presenter (The Hollywood Reporter)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2022/03/22/rachel-zegler-gets-her-oscars-invite-after-all-west-side-story-star-will-be-a-presenter/