Life imitated art recently when two of Rachael’s “Cedar Boys” co-stars -Waddah Sari and Buddy Dannoun- were denied entry to an exclusive night club.

Rachael and others walked in ahead of us. When myself and Buddy arrived, we were refused entry by the security guard. When we initially asked why, they didn’t give any reason … I went on to explain that we were part of Rachael’s group.

‘‘He replied: ‘I don’t care, you ain’t coming in.’ ’’

Sari texted Taylor, who spoke to both the Hemmesphere floor manager and security guard: ‘‘They claimed there was a problem with my shoes. Rachael laughed and said: ‘You’ve got to be kidding, right?’’ As they spoke, Sari alleged patrons, including actor Nash Edgerton, continued to gain entry in similar footwear. ‘‘I was standing right next to him,’’ Sari said.

Les Chantery, who plays the film’s lead, said: ‘‘I got in fine because I arrived with Rachael. There were at least eight or nine people standing around inside the bar in the same style shoes as Waddah’s. Our own producer, Matthew Dabner, who is of Anglo descent, was wearing the same shoes.’’

Chantery added: ‘‘It wasn’t about shoes. I can only surmise it was because of the Middle-Eastern appearance issue.’’ [SOURCE]