Niecy Nash-Betts considers all the criticism of Netflix Dahmer – The Beast: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, playing the serial killer’s neighbor and whistleblower Glenda Cleveland. And his perspective on the sensitive material of the show is very personal.
“My brother was killed on the high school campus,” she said in tears Variation on a new cover story. “And you never forget. When you pass by a cemetery, you’re reminded of a favorite song, a scent, a memory, a photograph. If someone you love has died horribly, it will be with you for the rest of your life, not just from a TV show. So purpose, people. How does he remember them?
Despite the miniseries’ record-breaking ratings and award buzz (Nash-Betts is predicted to receive an Emmy nomination in July for her role), Dahmer When it was released last fall, it received a strong response from viewers and relatives of the murderer’s victims. Among other complaints, many have accused Netflix and series creator Ryan Murphy of using Dahmer’s essentially Black and brown male victims for entertainment.
Someone DahmerRita Isbell, the sister of Errol Lindsey, who was murdered by Dahmer, was the person who criticized him most. Isbell testified to an emotionally charged victim effect in her sentencing, which was recreated in a 1992 episode of the sex offender. Dahmerand in an article he wrote insiderclaimed that he was never contacted about the series. His cousin Eric Perry also condemned the series. viral twitter series.
However, Nash-Betts argues that he and others involved in the show had good intentions when portraying the Milwaukee tragedies.
“I hope there is some solace in introducing your loved ones to the world and not having them just become a faceless, anonymous person connected to this case,” the actress said. Variation. “I prayed for that.”
“There were so many nameless, faceless people who all came together because Jeffrey Dahmer was at the forefront of the story,” he continued. “What I appreciated about Ryan Murphy was that he said this story wouldn’t be told from his point of view. He really wanted people to see the collateral damage done to these victims. And although Glenda wasn’t killed by Jeffrey Dahmer, she was actually one of his victims.”
Before, RENO 911! The actress had a tougher response in January after winning the Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series at the Critics’ Choice Awards. “I can say I get it,” Nash-Betts said at the time. “Everyone has a point of view. No one will accept everything you do, even with anything you do in life.”