Lily Gladstone Fans Rally Behind Her After Loss to Emma Stone at Oscars 2024: 'We Are With You'

When Lily Gladstone’s name was put forth as a contender for the lead actress Oscar in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a surge of optimism swept through both the heart of Hollywood and beyond. There was a collective hope that she might etch her name in history as the first Native American to clinch the prestigious prize, marking a milestone in the Academy Awards’ 96-year legacy.

Amidst a thunderous round of applause upon her nomination announcement, anticipation hung thick in the air. However, the journey took an unexpected turn as Emma Stone, from “Poor Things,” swooped in to claim the lead actress crown. The internet buzzed with shock, surprise, and a myriad of emotions as it struggled to digest the unforeseen outcome.

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Soon after, ‘Lily Gladstone’ began trending on ‘X,’ as social media users rallied behind her, unwavering in their support. For them, she embodied the essence of Mollie Burkhart, the character she portrayed, and deserved accolades regardless of the final verdict.

“Emma stone i’m really happy for you i’ma let you finish but lily gladstone has one of the best performances of all time,” exclaimed one user on ‘X.’ Another marvelled, “It’s incredible the emotional range Lily Gladstone was able to communicate with just her eyes. She didn’t win an Oscar but her work in Killers of the Flower Moon is one for the history books.”

Voices of disappointment echoed across the digital landscape. “Personally disturbed by the downfall of the Oscars. They made Oscars a meme by doing this, and then proceeded to deny Lily Gladstone her deserved Oscar. Hollywood will never give the indigenous communities their due share of recognition,” lamented the third. The fourth asserted, “Lily gladstone was the performance of the year.”

Lily Gladstone’s portrayal of real-life figure Mollie Burkhart, embroiled in a harrowing tale of deceit and greed in 1920s Osage County, Oklahoma, earned her near-universal acclaim. From the thunderous standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival to precursor awards from the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild, Gladstone’s journey seemed destined for glory. Yet, apprehensions loomed over her limited screen time and the narrative’s focus on co-star Leonardo DiCaprio, potentially overshadowing her against more conventional leading roles like Stone’s.

Alas, those concerns materialised when Stone’s name echoed through the theatre, bringing an end to Gladstone’s historic pursuit.