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24. The Oscars are Transphobic, this isn't the first time

Mon Feb 27, 2017, 07:58 PM

Feb 2017

https://mic.com/articles/136456/the-oscars-denied-trans-singer-antony-hegarty-a-chance-to-perform-in-favor-of-bigger-stars#.dPFot5c9z

"Onohni, a trans singer who previously performed under the name Antony Hegarty, became the second transgender singer to receive an Oscar nomination, for her song "Manta Ray," written in collaboration with composer J. Ralph for the documentary Racing Extinction. Yet, a nomination is all the history that will be made: Hegarty will not be appearing onstage at the Oscars on Sunday. Meanwhile, Dave Grohl, the god uncle of grunge, not even nominated for any music, will. "

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EXCLUSIVE: Patricia Arquette Calls Alexis' Oscars 'In Memoriam' Snub 'a Real Slight to the Trans Com [View all] Ken Burch Feb 2017 OP

Didn't they skip Alan Rickman as well? sinkingfeeling Feb 2017 #1

I didn't see a mention of Bill Paxton in that segment either Chakaconcarne Feb 2017 #2

His death was too close to the ceremony to re-edit the presentation, I think. Ken Burch Feb 2017 #6

And Jennifer was choking up while she spoke of him n/t TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author regnaD kciN Feb 2017 #15

No. He was there. But they did skip David Bowie, who acted in several movies. Honeycombe8 Feb 2017 #3

Bowie killed it as Warhol. Of course MWFTW was awesome. I liked Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,too. zonkers Feb 2017 #7

The Hunger... CincyDem Feb 2017 #19

Good catch. Ken Burch Feb 2017 #8

Bowie was honored last year. tavernier Feb 2017 #13

Oh. That explains that. Coulda sworn I saw Alan Rickman in last night's memorium. Honeycombe8 Feb 2017 #14

They both died in January, days apart. tavernier Feb 2017 #17

They likely mentioned him last year as EllieBC Feb 2017 #10

He was recognized last year. tavernier Feb 2017 #11

Never heard of Alexis. Honeycombe8 Feb 2017 #4

Why? Hollywood is one of the most Gay and Trans phobic places around. dbackjon Feb 2017 #9

I think it's just the opposite. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2017 #12

Nope. LBGT actors are discriminated against dbackjon Feb 2017 #41

I think a more accurate depiction ToxMarz Feb 2017 #18

yeah no discrimination at all dsc Feb 2017 #20

The Best Picture Oscar went to a movie about a gay person. Emmy - Transparent. Honeycombe8 Feb 2017 #25

The ones you marked (trans) were what is known as "transface"! Crash2Parties Feb 2017 #31

Hollywood has a bad history on this stuff--better than mainstream USA, but that's not saying much nt geek tragedy Feb 2017 #28

I feel Patricia but to be fair, Alexis was not really more than a lessor character actor. zonkers Feb 2017 #5

I've never heard of her. JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #16

Sometimes an actor is snubbed because they aren't a member of the motion picture academy LeftInTX Feb 2017 #21

No one will be arguing on IMDb ever again... JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #22

I noticed that too. LeftInTX Feb 2017 #23

forums can be *expensive* especially when they require mods. Crash2Parties Feb 2017 #32

They snubbed Don Knotts when he passed. itsrobert Feb 2017 #35

The Oscars are Transphobic, this isn't the first time FreeState Feb 2017 #24

Interestingly everything Wendy Carlos soundtracked was also snubbed Crash2Parties Feb 2017 #33

Sure but there's no pattern of discrimination as there is with Trans n/t FreeState Feb 2017 #36

Sigh. Please google her. Crash2Parties Feb 2017 #38

Sigh? FreeState Feb 2017 #45

I'm sorry. It's been a rough week. I should not have snapped at you. Crash2Parties Feb 2017 #46

I've never heard of her until reading this article. geek tragedy Feb 2017 #27

She was great in the Wedding Singer meadowlander Feb 2017 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Renew Deal Feb 2017 #29

I'm sorry for the Arquette family's loss TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #30

Well, I've heard of her.. too bad they didn't mention her. Cha Feb 2017 #34

Farrah Fawcett died? Bayard Feb 2017 #37

They did mention Prince. They did not mention Bowie. Blue_Adept Feb 2017 #44

Prince was remembered but - Blazesweetie Feb 2017 #40

Prince starred in a movie. Can't think of any film roles for George Michael. dbackjon Feb 2017 #42

Holly Woodlawn was recognized in the segment last year- LeftinOH Feb 2017 #43