West Aspect Story reminds its viewers that “There’s a Place for Us.” Besides, maybe, for actress Rachel Zegler, who took to Instagram at the moment to lament that she wasn’t invited to the March 27 Oscars ceremony in Hollywood.
Zegler, who performs “Maria” within the revival of the basic musical, was not nominated for any Academy Awards, however the movie is up for seven, together with Greatest Image.
However when a fan requested at the moment on Instagram what she’s carrying to the ceremony, the reality of her snub got here out.
“I’m not invited, so sweatpants and my boyfriend’s flannel” was Zegler’s response.
Naturally, outraged followers of the actress took up the torches and pitchforks once they realized of her exclusion.
“IDK y’all I’ve tried all of it however it doesn’t appear to be occurring,” she wrote. “I’ll root for ‘West Aspect Story’ from my sofa and be happy with the work we so tirelessly did 3 years in the past. I hope some last-minute miracle happens and I can rejoice our movie in individual however hey, that’s the way it goes generally, I assume. thanks for all of the shock and outrage — I’m upset, too. however that’s OK. So happy with our film.”
Presuming she doesn’t make it to the purple carpet, Zegler will subsequent be seen within the DC superhero movieShazam! Fury of the Gods, which is scheduled for theatrical launch this December. She will even play the title position in Disney’s Snow White remake.
Deadine has reached out to Zegler’s consultant, the Academy Awards, and ABC, which is televising the occasion. We’ll replace once they reply.
UPDATE: Zegler has responded to the fan outrage and urged calm.
my goodness, of us!! recognize all of the help, i actually actually do. we stay in such unprecedented occasions, and a number of work behind the scenes goes into making film magic occur. that goes for movie productions (just like the one I’m so fortunate to be at present taking pictures in london)…
— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler) March 20, 2022
…and awards exhibits alike. let’s all simply respect the method and that i’ll get off my telephone x R.
— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler) March 20, 2022
