Rachel Zegler

2022 - 3 - 21

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Backlash may have pushed 'West Side Story' star Rachel Zegler ... (NBC News)

Latina "West Side Story" star Rachel Zegler has reportedly been asked to present at the Academy Awards after backlash when she announced she hadn't been ...

"It would NEVER happen that the lead of a movie nominated for Best Picture would not be invited to attend the Oscars." Ramón's research has found that Latinos account for only about 5 percent to 6 percent of main cast members, even though they make up nearly 19 percent of the nation’s population. This is a HUGE missed opportunity," Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón, director of research and civic engagement at UCLA’s division of social science, said in a tweet Sunday. She would also join a small group of pairs of actors who have won years apart for playing the same character. "However there is still much more work to be done," Castillo said last month. Following her debut film performance in Spielberg’s remake, Zegler became only the second Latina to win best actress at the National Board of Review, and at 20 years old the youngest winner. Additionally, each nominated individual receives a plus one to the ceremony for every category in which they are nominated. Their rivalry intensifies when Tony, a Jet, falls in love with Maria, the younger sister of Sharks leader Bernardo. “I’m not invited so sweatpants and my boyfriend’s flannel,” Zegler replied in the comments. "am thrilled to be able to celebrate my @westsidemovie fam at the oscars." "How about the rare time that Latine people have a movie nominated for an OSCAR you invite the lead," she said, using the Spanish-language gender neutral term. seriously. now, what to wear..."

'West Side Story' star Rachel Zegler is now invited to present at Oscars (PBS NewsHour)

The Steven Spielberg film is nominated for seven Academy Awards, including best picture, director and supporting actress for Ariana DeBose, who is expected to ...

How about the rare time that Latine people have a movie nominated for an OSCAR you invite the lead. Hey@ABCNetworkYou moved the ONE Latine show you have to Hulu and @TheAcademyclaims to want to embrace diversity. On Monday, producers revealed that DJ Khaled, Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater and Shaun White would all be presenting awards at the show, which will be broadcast live on ABC on Sunday starting at 8pm ET. @TheAcademyas a voting member and the original Riff, let me say: it’s your duty to find Rachel a seat at the Oscars. she STARS in #Westsidestorywhich is nominated across the board. Others saw it as a missed opportunity to have a rising young Latina star represented at the show. The gesture came two days after Zegler, who plays Maria, posted on social media that she had not been invited to the awards and would be rooting for “West Side Story” from her couch.

Rachel Zegler Is Officially in Need of an Oscar Outfit (The Cut)

Last weekend, actress Rachel Zegler took to Instagram to reveal that she hadn't been invited to the Academy Awards, despite the fact that West Side Story ...

While I’m glad Zegler will be at the Oscars after all, her initial exclusion (despite current rumors of a scheduling conflict) sends a pretty clear message to Latinx actors that starring in a beloved film will only get you so far. “The absolute incredible team at Disney and our Snow White producers worked some real-life magic, and I am thrilled to be able to celebrate with my West Side Story fam at the Oscars,” she tweeted. In a follow-up comment, she explained that while she “tried it all,” it didn’t look like she would be making it to the Oscars. “I will root for West Side Story from my couch and be proud of the work we so tirelessly did 3 years ago.” Noting that she’d only be able to attend if “some last minute miracle occurs,” the actor thanked her fans for their support. The Oscar invitation process is a bit of a mystery. Her performance in West Side Story won her a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical or Comedy and earned her nominations from critics’ associations across the country. Zegler revealed the news of her missing invite a week before the awards after a fan commented on her most recent Instagram post that they couldn’t wait to see what she would wear to the Oscars. “I’m not invited so sweatpants and my boyfriend’s flannel,” she replied.

'West Side Story's' Rachel Zegler finally gets Oscars invite (Los Angeles Times)

After the rising movie star revealed over the weekend that she didn't have a ticket to the Oscars, the film academy has invited Zegler to attend the ceremony as ...

Following Zegler’s Instagram remarks, a number of fans and entertainment luminaries condemned Disney and the academy for failing to include one of Hollywood’s brightest new stars in the show. “She STARS in #Westsidestory which is nominated across the board. Broadway star Ariana DeBose is favored to win the supporting actress prize for her acclaimed turn as Anita — the same role that won Rita Moreno an Oscar in 1962. that goes for film productions (like the one I am so lucky to be currently shooting in london) ... and awards shows alike. Because presenters and solo nominees are automatically invited to the show, Zegler is now poised to make her Oscars debut after all. Typically, the academy allocates a certain number of Oscars tickets to each studio with a best-picture nominee.

UPDATE: Rachel Zegler gets invited to the Oscars as a presenter (The A.V. Club)

"I hope some last minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person," wrote the actor.

That goes for film productions (like the one I am so lucky to be currently shooting in London) and awards shows alike. “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 elaborated in another reply. UPDATE, March 22: After Rachel Zegler replied to a fan on Instagram saying she was not invited to the Oscars, many rallied to get the West Side Story star an invite.

'West Side Story' Star Rachel Zegler Gets Invited to Oscars (Today.com)

After revealing that she was not invited to the Oscars, Rachel Zegler may end up making an appearance at the show.

I was invited to steer clear of the original performance and to make it my own,” Zegler said, adding that she hoped people walked away with the message that there’s a place for everyone. so proud of our movie.” The Academy has not commented on Zegler’s invitation and participation.