Angelica Ross, known for her roles in “Pose” and “American Horror Story,” has announced that she is leaving Hollywood. This comes after Ross accused “American Horror Story” star Emma Roberts of transphobia and criticized the show’s creator, Ryan Murphy, for backing out of an all-Black season. Ross took to social media to share her experiences and revealed that Roberts had misgendered her and mocked her voice on set. Despite Roberts apologizing, Ross has decided to leave the industry. She made the announcement on Twitter, stating that she is a Black trans woman with nothing to lose.
Angelica Ross is ‘leaving Hollywood’ after AHS transphobia row
Angelica Ross, known for her roles in “Pose” and “American Horror Story,” has announced that she is leaving Hollywood. This comes after Ross accused “American Horror Story” star Emma Roberts of transphobia and criticized the show’s creator, Ryan Murphy, for backing out of an all-Black season. Ross took to social media to share her experiences and revealed that Roberts had misgendered her and mocked her voice on set. Despite Roberts apologizing, Ross has decided to leave the industry. She made the announcement on Twitter, stating that she is a Black trans woman with nothing to lose.
Accusations and Apologies
Angelica Ross accused Emma Roberts of transphobia and Ryan Murphy of reneging on an all-Black season of “American Horror Story.” Ross shared email receipts and detailed her experiences on social media. She revealed that Roberts had misgendered her and mocked her voice on set. Roberts has since apologized for her behavior. However, Ross has decided to leave Hollywood, emphasizing her identity as a Black trans woman.
Leaving Hollywood
In a tweet, Angelica Ross announced that she is officially leaving Hollywood. She stated that there will be articles detailing her decision and warned people to “play nice” because she is a Black trans woman with nothing to lose. Ross emphasized her connection to her character, Candy, and her status as a globally recognized human rights advocate. She made it clear that she doesn’t need fame and that she is leaving the industry.
