Arguably the most talked-about aspect of this beef is Emma Roberts’ transphobic comment, so it’s unsurprising that in addition to her Instagram Live recap of what happened, Angelica Ross has given an in-depth run-down in interviews about the situation. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Ross explained that it started when she poked fun at Roberts for demanding the makeup department not make her look as old as her character was supposed to. “I’m like, ‘Oh, you look rested.’ And she goes, ‘John [J. Gray, director of the episode], Angelica’s being mean!’ And he goes, ‘Okay, ladies … ‘ And she goes, ‘Don’t you mean … lady?'” she recounted.
As for Roberts’ apology, Ross told The Hollywood Reporter that the conversation itself had come with a number of interjections. One of them came when she believed Roberts was attempting to backtrack on what she’d said, insinuating that she’d been alluding to herself as the one who didn’t qualify as a lady. Another came when Roberts claimed to be an ally, with the trans icon clarifying that her actions showed that wasn’t the case.
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Even so, the former co-stars came to an understanding, with Roberts vowing to do better. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Ross also pointed out that the threats Roberts had received after the Instagram Live had been upsetting. That said, she also didn’t feel too compelled to jump to her defense. As she told The Hollywood Reporter, “This girl is no damsel in distress, ever.”
