Rachel Zegler said she was tired of facing questions related to Ansel Elgort’s sexual assault allegations. Elgort was the actress’ co-star in “West Side Story.”
In a conversation with Elle magazine, Rachel Zegler said she was often asked questions unrelated to her by reporters during the press conference for the movie West Side Story. The actress starred in the Oscar-nominated film with Ansel Elgort – an actor accused of sexual assault.
“Honestly it was like a punch to me. I don’t understand why I had to face questions regarding Elgort even though he was standing there. Those were my worst days,” Zegler said. .
The star born in 2001 said she was only 19 years old at that time. The actress feels uncomfortable hearing unrelated accusations and giving opinions about things that do not belong to her.
Zegler said she has never refused to answer a question related to Elgort, but the actress herself feels devastated after each conversation: “It’s very annoying when many people want you to speak up, to take responsibility for the man He’s grown up and can talk about them for himself,” the actress told Elle.
The 21-year-old star said she is always nervous every time she attends a press conference. Even though she reassured herself, she felt hurt when others didn’t care about her feelings.
“I don’t dare imagine women going through those terrible things. But I myself have nothing to do with it and hope everyone stops this,” she said.
Rachel Zegler takes on the lead role in famous director Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story. Paired with the actress is actor Ansel Elgort. In June 2020, while promoting the film, Elgort was accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl since 2014.
At that time, Ansel Elgort affirmed that he had never and would not sexually assault anyone. This is a relationship that requires consent from both parties.
As for Rachel Zegler, the actress’s career flourished after the Oscar-nominated film. The actress is set to appear in Warner Bros.’ Shazam: Fury of the Gods. and played Snow White in the live-action version of Snow White.
