Ahead of the theatrical release and subsequent Oscar nominations for Steven Spielberg‘s remake of the musical “West Side Story,” the film hit a major obstacle.
Lead actor Ansel Elgort was alleged to have committed sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl in 2014.
The allegation surfaced in June 2020 in the run-up to the original release of “West Side Story” (eventually delayed due to the pandemic), a claim he vehemently denied.Continue reading Rachel Zegler Calls Answering For Ansel Elgort’s Sexual Assault Allegations: “It Was A Real Gut Punch” at The Playlist.
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