Rachel Zegler left off Oscar guest list despite West Side Story's seven nominations

Rachel Zegler revealed that despite portraying lead Maria in West Side Story (2021) across from Ansel Elgort (Tony), and the movie receiving seven Oscar nominations, she has been left off the prestigious guest list for the 2022 Academy Awards.

The 20-year-old actress made a comment on social media, on Sunday, about not having received an invitation to the Oscars later this month. After posting a series of images on her personal Instagram account along with the caption “a quarter of the year well spent.”

In the comments section, a user wrote: “Can’t wait to see what you’ll be wearing on Oscar night.” Zegler responded directly to that person, writing: “i’m not invited so sweatpants and my boyfriend’s flannel.”

The 94th Academy Awards are set to take place March 27, with Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes serving as hosts.

Zegler elaborated, suggesting that she has attempted to obtain a ticket and sharing how proud she is of the project. “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.”

Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story is competing for best picture in a category that also includes The Power of the Dog and CODA. The film received six other nominations, including best director and best-supporting actress for Ariana DeBose. While Zegler is not nominated for an Oscar, she won a Golden Globe for her performance as María.

Zegler, who is currently shooting Mark Webb’s Snow White in London for Disney — the same studio that distributed West Side Story — continued in her comment: “I hope some last-minute miracle occurs and i can celebrate our film in person but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes, i guess.”