Rachel Zegler Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Adam Somner: “He Lifted Me Up And Refused To Let Me Stumble”

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Rising star Rachel Zegler honors the memory of her late 'West Side Story' mentor, whose unwavering support was instrumental to her breakout success.

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Zegler heartbroken over the passing of Adam Somner, a revered first AD who 'lifted her up and refused to let her stumble' during the making of 'West Side Story'
Somner's tireless efforts to nurture young talent like Zegler's make his loss a devastating blow to the industry, leaving a void that will be difficult to fill

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Rachel Zegler, Adam Somner, Steven Spielberg, West Side Story, West Side Story