Ansel Elgort is an American actor and singer known for roles in films like The Fault in Our Stars (2014), Baby Driver (2017), and West Side Story (2021)
. In 2020, he faced a serious sexual assault allegation from a woman named Gabby, who claimed he assaulted her in 2014 when she was 17 and he was 20. Elgort denied the assault, stating their relationship was brief, legal, and consensual, but admitted to immature behavior in how he handled the breakup, including ghosting her
. Following these allegations, Elgort largely withdrew from the public eye and experienced significant professional setbacks, with some commentators and fans doubting his career's future viability
. Despite this, he has made some recent public appearances, such as attending a Broadway play premiere in early 2025, and continued acting, notably in the crime series Tokyo Vice from 2022 to 2024
. His West Side Story co-stars have addressed the allegations cautiously, emphasizing respect and the complexity of the situation, while Rachel Zegler, his co-star and love interest in the film, expressed that being asked about the accusations was hurtful and that she hopes to move past the controversy
. In summary, Ansel Elgort's career and public image have been significantly affected by the sexual assault allegations, leading to a period of reduced visibility and mixed reactions within the industry and public, though he remains active in some projects and public events as of 2025
