She toldThe Hollywood Reporterof the 1961 film, “It was more about Rita than anything for me.
As much as I idolized the Natalie Woods of the world, I wanted to be Rita.”
Her co-star, Ariana DeBose, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, but Zegler’s invite was non-existent.
Fans went wild for this, of course.
Onewrote, “‘I didn’t think I’d be here six days ago.’
@rachelzegler just made me GUFFAW.
