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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Christi Carras

That was quick: 'West Side Story' star Rachel Zegler invited to Oscars after all

LOS ANGELES — Sunday night won't be just any night for "West Side Story" breakout Rachel Zegler.

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 a presenter, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The academy did not immediately respond Tuesday to the Los Angeles Times' request for comment.

The 20-year-old actor, who plays female lead María in the best picture-nominated musical adaptation, recently thanked fans for expressing "shock and outrage" that she did not receive an invitation to Sunday's Academy Awards.

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