‘West Side Story’ star Rachel Zegler gets Oscar invite after outpouring of support
foxnews.comWe 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. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/WireImage) Zegler played Maria in "West Side Story" and won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy for the remake of the 1961 feature musical.
Typically, when an actor or actress isn’t nominated, or in a situation where they’re not a presenter, they’re not invited to the Oscars.The Academy and the studio have no obligation to extend an invitation.
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