Angelica Ross has exposed Ryan Murphy’s scrapped plan for a Black women-lead season of “American Horror Story” starring Keke Palmer and Gabourey Sidibe.
She also stated in a later tweet: “One white director was MOPING on set saying he doesn’t think he’s coming back next season because there’s been a ‘change in direction.’ I just smiled knowing what it was, but trust, some folks weren’t thrilled [’cause] they knew I’d press for Black directors, writers… AS PER MY EMAIL.”
Ross further explained, “It’s not JUST that the idea changed. Things change all the time. It’s that I called business affairs for MONTHS trying to get clarity if they were picking up my contract option or if I was OK to tell Marvel that I was available for whatever they were calling me for. I had been auditioning for THREE YEARS for Marvel. It’s that I was HELD in first position the whole time.”
On November 28, 1980, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was gifted with a force to be reckoned with — Angelica Ross. This burgeoning star would soon traverse the realms of acting, entrepreneurship, and activism with both elegance and fervor. From challenging beginnings as a young transgender woman to breaking barriers in Hollywood, Angelica’s story is a symphony of defiance and determination. By 2023, her myriad accomplishments and trailblazing efforts have garnered not just accolades and respect but also a net worth of $5 million, as pinpointed by Allfamousbirthday.
Alongside the screenshots, the actress tweeted, “After not hearing back. After sending flowers and no response, I sent one last email in February 2022 (it took about a year to film season 10 due to COVID) while still contractually in first position with the show. Mind you, Marvel had called twice now. I haven’t heard from him since. #SAGAFTRAStrike.”
Ross’s foray into the world of entertainment is studded with significant milestones. Gaining widespread acclaim for her role in the critically celebrated series Pose, she brought to life the nuances and struggles of the transgender community, simultaneously making history. This was just the prelude. A defining role in American Horror Story: 1984 further cemented her place as a formidable actress, making her one of the few transgender performers to secure a leading role in a major series.
