The Oscars had been steeped in controversy after the first Native American woman to attend the high-profile event was met with awful criticism and an extremely hostile reception after taking to the stage.
Sacheen Littlefeather went viral when she accepted the award on behalf of Marlon Brando in 1973. And despite many years passing, many critics always wondered if the matter would ever be solved or not.
But it appears that the first Native American woman has finally accepted the apology those behind the show granted to her.
For her, attending a ceremony of this magnitude was a major deal. And that’s why when she received that sort of a response from the audience, she was devastated and heartbroken, as anyone would be.
The award she was accepting was on behalf of actor Marlon Brando who had received the title of the best actor for his promising role in the film titled ‘The Godfather.
The celeb had boycotted the entire event because he didn’t like how Native Americans were perceived and portrayed. And that’s when he opted to send over Littlefeather instead.
She was seen taking to the stage for the first time and adding how the actor simply couldn’t make it because he felt strongly that he wouldn’t accept this award.point 417 |
She added that the reasons had to do with how Native Americans were being projected, and he wasn’t ok with it.point 96 | Although he did wish that such individuals were treated like all others in the nation.point 168 | 1
While some people really did meet the news with great respect and cheers, there were plenty of boos from the audience who were just not interested in what she had to say.
In fact, some celebs like actor John Wayne were not happy, and security had to be called in to control the hostile situation.
Walking off the stage with a big smile on her face, she said she was proud of being who she was, despite people’s reservations about her community.