American Horror Story actor Emma Roberts accused of transphobia, discrimination by co-star
American Horror Story actress Emma Roberts has been accused by Angelica Ross of making transphobic and discriminatory remarks against her.
- Entertainment News
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Angelica Ross is popular for her recurring role in the anthology series American Horror Story. The Disclosure (2020) actress has consistently worked her way up ever since her debut in 2005. Now, Ross has levied accusations of "transphobia and discrimination" against her fellow American Horror Story co-stars, Emma Roberts.
3 things you need to know:
- Ross joined the cast of American Horror Story in its ninth season.
- She made history by being the first transgender actress to get regular roles in two series.
- Ross has played characters such as Donna Chambers and The Chemist in American Horror Story.
Ross accuses Roberts of 'transphobia, discrimination'
Taking to Instagram Live, Ross revealed an incident that took place when they worked together on the film. She said that she and Roberts were together when someone named John said, “Okay ladies, that’s enough. Let’s get back to work.” Ross alleged that Roberts had then replied while looking at her, “Don’t you mean, ‘lady?’” Roberts then says, “I am looking at her dead a** in the camera, and I am like, ‘What the f**k did you just say?”
Angelica Ross says that Emma Roberts misgendered her and created an unwelcome working environment on the set of ‘AMERICAN HORROR STORY: 1984’.
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She adds that she didn’t report it because one person who did speak up got repercussions for doing so. pic.twitter.com/xQDVqoVa8q
Ross on opening up about the incident
Furthermore, Ross said that she initially decided to stay quiet about the incident since she felt she could have been considered the problem. She added that she felt her blood boil while trying to understand just what Roberts had said.
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She said, “So we had scenes together, and I never spoke to her. She could feel the energy coming off of me. She'd be like, 'Are you okay?' and I'd be like, 'Hmm. Don't blame me. You've been playing mind games with everybody on the set.” Emma Roberts has not yet responded to the allegations made by Ross.