'West Side Story:' star Rachel Zegler not invited to Oscars
Steven Spielberg's"West Side Story" is nominated for seven Academy Awards, including best picture, director, and supporting actress for Ariana DeBose.Rachel Zegler, the 20-year-old who plays Maria, posted that she tried to go, but"it doesn't seem to be happening" and will be rooting for"West Side Story" from her couch.
The post drew a lot of attention since many couldn't fathom why the lead of a best picture nominee wouldn't have been invited to the ceremony or asked to present an award.Zegler, who was not nominated for an Oscar, did win a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical. The 20-year-old's next starring role will be as Snow White, which she is currently filming in London, the news outlet reported.According to the AP, others voiced that this was a missed opportunity to have a rising young Latina star represented at the show.The Oscars will air live Sunday on ABC, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
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