Emma Roberts Has Been Accused Of Making An Anti-Trans Comment To Angelica Ross On The Set Of "American Horror Story"
Angelica Ross alleged that Emma Roberts made an anti-trans comment to her while on the set of American Horror Story.
Angelica appeared in Seasons 9 and 10 of the show, making her the first trans actor to have two series-regular roles on network television. However, she has been steadily speaking out about her experiences on the show over the past day.
Will also tell you about the transphobic remarks my co-star said to my face, and the racism I complained about on set that they said was “free speech”. We on strike so you know I got time this week.
— A N G E L I C A (@angelicaross) September 19, 2023
In a recent Instagram Live, according to screen recordings, Angelica said, "Almost every actor on the set of American Horror Story: 1984 was irritated" by "Miss ER."
In another moment, Angelica recalled a moment where she was talking to Emma. "She goes, 'John, Angelica's being mean.' I know she's not being for real," she began.
It's possible that Angelica is referring to John J. Gray, an executive producer on the season.
"John is like, 'Okay ladies, that's enough, let's get back to work,'" Angelica continued. Emma then allegedly replied, "Don't you mean lady?"
Emma then allegedly walked away, to which Angelica continued, "My blood is boiling. Boiling. Because if I say something, it's gonna be me that's the problem. And I know this because there was someone who spoke up about what she was doing, and they got repercussions from it. Not her, they did."
"So when I saw that happening, I was just like, I am done. I didn't speak to that bitch the entire time after that. We had scenes together, and I never spoke to her. She said to me that she could feel the energy coming off of me," Angelica alleged. "Bitch, don't play me. You've been playing mind games with everybody on this set, and everybody's been waiting for the moment that you would get me."
Angelica then further alleged in a tweet that Emma copied Angelica's voice by dropping it by "several octaves," leading her to be "self conscious about [her] voice on set after that."
The funniest part? We’re all sitting around & I’m copying Cody’s accent. Didn’t know he had one. Emma then copies my voice & laugh and drops it several octaves. I was SHOOK. She read me for blood with my own words 😂 of course I was self conscious about my voice on set after…
— A N G E L I C A (@angelicaross) September 20, 2023
Yesterday, Angelica further alleged that Ryan Murphy ghosted her after saying he'd go ahead with her idea of a season of AHS starring Black women — even after Angelica had worked on two AHS seasons and the entirety of Pose.
“So, as Nella considered why she distrusted Needles and Pins so much, she also considered what Jesse had said about white people who went out of their way to present “diversity” (1/2) @zakiya_harris #TheOtherBlackGirl pic.twitter.com/2wbJWh4KCb
— A N G E L I C A (@angelicaross) September 18, 2023
BuzzFeed has reached out to a representative for Emma Roberts for comment.
UPDATE Angelica said that Emma called her directly to apologize:
Sep. 20, 2023, at 19:26 PM
Thank you @RobertsEmma for calling and apologizing, recognizing your behavior was not that of an ally. I will leave the line open to follow up on your desire to do better and support social justice causes with your platform.
— A N G E L I C A (@angelicaross) September 20, 2023
