Part 2/10:
Rachel Zgler's entry into Hollywood was hardly organic. She was effectively "astroturfed" into the spotlight, with high-profile endorsements and strategic casting. Steven Spielberg's decision to cast her in West Side Story marked the beginning of her public journey. However, her subsequent behavior—publicly complaining about Oscar invitations despite her movie’s nomination, for example—highlighted early signs of trouble. Her demands and public outbursts were viewed by many as unprofessional, fueling perceptions of her as a manufactured star rather than a genuine talent.