‘West Side Story’ star Rachel Zegler says she wasn’t ‘invited’ to the Oscars: ‘Disappointed’

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Gallery: From Lady Gaga To Selena Gomez, The Best Dressed Celebrities Of The 2022 SAG Awards (ELLE (UK))The rising star hit headlines last week when she revealed on social media that she hadn't been invited to the Oscars to support Steven Spielberg's movie musical, even though the film was nominated for seven awards. Following outrage from fans, Rachel was subsequently added to the presenting line-up and announced an award winner during the craft section, which was streamed an hour before the official telecast.

The power of social media was in full display last week when, an off-the-cuff Instagram comment by Rachel Zegler that she had not been invited to the Oscars went viral, with fans rallying behind the West Side Story star. She was eventually asked to attend and presented alongside Euphoria’s Jacob Elordi the Visual Effects category.

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Rachel Zegler has reportedly gotten her invitation to the Oscars. The West Side Story actress had fans ready to fight for her Sunday when she revealed that she was not invited to the prestigious awards show.

We have confirmed that "West Side Story" star Rachel Zegler has been invited to the Oscars after all.There’s word out there that the Academy has invited her to be a presenter, however, they won’t confirm. What is clear is that the actress’ production schedule in London on the Disney movie "Snow White" has loosened up so that she can head to Los Angeles and watch the show live instead of in sweatpants and her boyfriend’s flannel from her couch, as she indicated on Instagram over the weekend to her followers who were enraged to hear that the actress be a no-show.  Rachel Zegler initially told fans on social media that she wasn't invited to this year's Academy Awards despite her film being nominated.

Oscars after originally not receiving an invite.The actor, who played Maria in Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story, said she “wasn’t invited” to the Oscars on Instagram last week in response to a fan.After the snub caused anger online, She wrote: “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. Thanks for all the shock and outrage – I’m disappointed, too. But that’s okay.

We have confirmed that West Side Story star Rachel Zegler has been invited to the Oscars after all. There’s word out there that the Academy has invited her to be a presenter, however, they won’t confirm.

“West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler may get her Oscars moment after all. The 20-year-old actor has been invited to be a presenter at the ceremony, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter.

Jordan Moreau “West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler may be going to the Oscars after all.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited the young star to be a presenter at this Sunday’s Oscars, Variety has confirmed, after Zegler revealed that she didn’t receive a ticket to the show this past weekend.Zegler is currently in London filming Disney’s “Snow White” remake, in which she plays the title role. The movie is deep into production, and the filming schedule would have to be adjusted in order to allow Zegler to attend the Oscars.

Rachel Zegler was shockingly not invited to the 2022 Oscars this year, which caused an uproar online.

Academy Awards, including best picture, director and supporting actress for Ariana DeBose. Yet the star of the movie musical will not be among those attending the ceremony on Sunday.Rachel Zegler, the 20-year-old who plays Maria, posted Sunday that she tried to go but “it doesn’t seem to be happening” and that she will be rooting for “West Side Story” from her couch.“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,” Zegler continued on Instagram.

super-spreader event, with “Belfast” nominees Kenneth Branagh and Ciaran Hinds among those testing positive.Other “layers” to the story: There are fewer seats available this year due to COVID distancing protocols. And despite the fact the Steven Spielberg film is up for Best Picture, that doesn’t mean its lead actress is automatically invited, unlike costar Ariana DeBose, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

West Side Story star Rachel Zegler has said she hasn’t been invited to this year’s Oscars ceremony.The actress took on the lead role of Maria in Steven Spielberg‘s recent remake of the classic musical, which is up for seven awards at next weekend’s Academy Awards including Best Picture.However, while replying to a fan on Instagram who complemented a series of pictures she posted and was excited to see what she would wear for the Oscars, the star revealed she “wasn’t invited”.Zegler elaborated in the comments: “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.A post shared by rachel zegler (@rachelzegler)“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. Thanks for all the shock and outrage— I’m disappointed, too.