“There’s been a lot of awakening,” Zegler said in an interview.

“A lot has changed very publicly, and privately as well.

There’s been a lot of awakening.

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Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort in ‘West Side Story.'.Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios

“I think it would have been absolutely horrendous and wrong for anyone to take sides in that matter.

Only the people who were involved in that situation know what actually went down.”

“Unfortunately, I did not handle the breakup well.

“I know this belated apology does not absolve me of my unacceptable behavior when I disappeared.

As I look back at my attitude, I am disgusted and deeply ashamed of the way I acted.

I am truly sorry.

I know I must continue to reflect, learn, and work to grow in empathy.”