FX on Hulu’s limited series “Mrs. America” tells the story of conservative movement leader Phyllis Schlafly, played by Cate Blanchett, and her quest to halt the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. It’s no secret that Hollywood is filled with those of Democratic mindsets — or “libbers” as Schlafly affectionately called them — which begs the question: will the Emmys push back against this program about an influential Republican? One just has to look at Julianne Moore‘s sweeping victory as Sarah Palin in “Game Change” (2012) to find the answer.
Moore won trophies at the Emmys, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild and Critics’ Choice Awards for her subdued portrayal of the Alaskan Governor-turned-John McCain‘s Vice Presidential running mate in HBO’s telefilm. Apparently Hollywood wasn’t offended by seeing the controversial figure front and center in a true-to-life story told from her own perspective. Ironically, Tina Fey also...
Moore won trophies at the Emmys, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild and Critics’ Choice Awards for her subdued portrayal of the Alaskan Governor-turned-John McCain‘s Vice Presidential running mate in HBO’s telefilm. Apparently Hollywood wasn’t offended by seeing the controversial figure front and center in a true-to-life story told from her own perspective. Ironically, Tina Fey also...
- 6/1/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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