Angelica Ross Explained Why She Called Out Emma Roberts' Behavior On Set Of "American Horror Story: 1984"
Angelica Ross in 2018 after she was cast in Ryan Murphy's FX series, Pose. Angelica played a ballroom performer named Candy Ferocity in the groundbreaking project, which reportedly made history by assembling the largest cast of transgender actors as series regulars on a scripted show.In late 2023, Angelica called out Murphy and her American Horror Story costar Emma Roberts, claiming that she experienced anti-trans remarks on set from Roberts and was ghosted by the lauded TV producer.
In a recent interview with BuzzFeed, Angelica elaborated on her journey as a Black trans actor in Hollywood, shared why she can no longer watch Pose, and why she almost turned down a history-making role on Broadway.
Dive in ahead.Editor's note: This interview discusses suicide and has been edited for length and clarity.Angelica Ross: I knew that Pose would have an impact on the world.
But, to be honest, I wasn't sure where Candy would land in people's hearts. She wasn't a priority in the storytelling and the script.
