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Maura Higgins' Oscars Party Ignorance Sparks Backlash
17 Mar
Summary
- Maura Higgins attended Elton John's Oscars party but hadn't seen the Best Picture winner.
- Fans criticized her invite, questioning her contribution to the film industry.
- She cited a lack of time as the reason for not watching nominated films.
Maura Higgins has faced criticism for attending Elton John's Academy Awards viewing party without having seen the Oscar-winning film 'One Battle After Another.' The former Love Island contestant, currently on a promotional tour in the United States following her role in 'The US Traitors,' was a guest at the prestigious event.
During a Sky News interview, Higgins confessed she "hadn't watched" the film, attributing her lack of viewing to not having "a lot of time lately." This admission, shared online, prompted a strong reaction from fans who felt that individuals with no significant connection to the film industry were receiving invites while those who worked on the films were excluded.
Higgins' appearance at the event alongside other celebrities like Brooklyn Beckham and Dua Lipa occurred shortly after the 98th Academy Awards ceremony. 'One Battle After Another' was a significant winner, securing six awards including Best Picture. The film's director, Paul Thomas Anderson, accepted the top prize. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for 'Sinners,' and Jessie Buckley received Best Actress for 'Hamnet' at the ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
