Rachel Zegler Jokes About Being Invited To The Oscars Last Minute

Rachel Zegler isnt taking her hard-won, if belated, invitation to the 2022 Academy Awards for granted.

The West Side Story star playfully alluded to her initial headline-making omission while taking the stage Sunday alongside actor Jacob Elordi to present the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.

Growing up in Australia, I never thought that I would stand on this stage, said Elordi, who portrays Nate Jacobs in the HBO series Euphoria.

Ever the consummate pro, Zegler didnt miss a beat.

And I never thought that Id be here six days ago, she quipped. Dreams really can come true. Pretty fast, too.

And I never thought that I would be here 6 days ago we did it! Rachel Zegler presenting at the #Oscars. pic.twitter.com/TWC34LUiaO

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And I never thought that I would be here 6 days ago we did it! Rachel Zegler presenting at the #Oscars . pic.twitter.com/TWC34LUiaO
Pop Base (@PopBase) March 28, 2022

A New Jersey native, Zegler made her big-screen debut as Maria in Steven Spielbergs remake of West Side Story, for which she won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.

Though Zegler didnt receive an Oscar nod, West Side Story nabbed seven nominations including Best Picture. Earlier in the evening, Ariana DeBose won Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Anita in the movie.

Last week, Zegler revealed on Instagram that shed been left off the guest list for the Oscars.

Im not invited, so sweatpants and my boyfriends flannel, she commented in response to a fan whod asked what she would be wearing to the ceremony.

I will root for West Side Story from my couch and be proud of the work we so tirelessly did 3 years ago, she added, according to Deadline . I hope some last-minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person but hey, thats how it goes sometimes, I guess.