'She was robbed': Internet outraged over Lily Gladstone's Oscars loss to Emma Stone for Best Actress

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: In a surprising turn of events at the 96th annual Academy Awards, Emma Stone's unexpected victory over Lily Gladstonefor the Best Actress category has ignited a wave of backlash and discontent among fans.

Gladstone, acclaimed for her role in 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' was not only vying for an Oscar but also the chance to make history as the first Native American person to win the prestigious award.

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Gladstone's portrayal of real-life figure Mollie Burkhart, navigating a web of real-life murders in Osage County, Oklahoma, garnered near-universal acclaim and set the stage for a groundbreaking moment in Hollywood history.

Hailing from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Gladstone had already made history as the first Native American woman nominated for Best Actress. Previous indigenous nominees Yalitza Aparicio for 'Roma' in 2018 and Keisha Castle-Hughes for 'Whale Rider' in 2003 also fell short of securing the coveted award.

The Oscars ceremony unfolded with high anticipation for Gladstone, heightened by her earlier win at the Screen Actors Guild awards—an often reliable indicator for Oscar success.

Yet, the night's biggest surprise came with Emma's triumph for 'Poor Things,' marking her second Best Actress win following her 2016 victory for 'La La Land.'

Nevertheless, netizens also highlighted Emma's acknowledgment of Gladstone's talent, as she expressed in her acceptance speech: "Lily, I share this with you. I’m in awe of you."

Lily Gladstone's Oscars snub ignites social media outcry

However, the unexpected turn of events led to an outpouring of disappointment and frustration on social media platforms. A user tweeted, "LILY GLADSTONE ROBBED #Oscars." "Me stealing the #Oscar to give it to lily gladstone," added another.

A third claimed, "LILY GLADSTONE should have WON for BEST ACTRESS. #Oscars #Oscars2024".

"She was robbed and Emma knew it like when Kendrick lost to Macklemore," stated a user. "Lily gladstone you are MY oscar winner," read a tweet.

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