West Side Story Star Rachel Zegler Gets To Go To The Oscars After All

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Outrage erupted earlier this week after news surfaced that West Side Story star Rachel Zegler would not be in attendance at the 94th Academy Awards. Zegler failed to receive an invitation to attend, which perplexed many to hear the film's leading star would be excluded from the film's celebration. Amid the backlash, however, Zegler has received an invitation to be a presenter at this year'sOscars ceremony.

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story has been nominated in seven categories at the upcoming Academy Awards, making it the third most-nominated film behind Dune and The Power Of The Dog. Among the nominations for the film are the illustrious Best Picture and Best Director acknowledgments, which could set the stage for a fantastic night for all involved. Zegler took the lead as the iconic Maria in the story and gained tremendous praise for performance, which earned her a Golden Globe victory. One would assume that the leading face behind one of the year's most-nominated projects would be able to attend the year's most coveted awards ceremony, yet Zegler remained outside looking in.

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News of the West Side Story star's absence arose Sunday after Zegler posted a series of images to her personal Instagram account, with one comment expressing excitement over the actress's possible Oscar night attire. Unfortunately, the breakout star made it clear in her response that she would not be in attendance, despite her efforts to obtain an invitation. While disheartening, Zegler continued to express her love for the film and the tireless work she and others did to bring the iconic story to life. However, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that a last-minute miracle seems to