![]() ![]() Moments after, Maddy takes it into her own hands to embarrass Nate. One of the more extravagant showings of this is during season one’s carnival episode when Maddy very publicly confronts Nate and his family after he criticizes her for being dressed like a “hooker” and stating that his family already doesn’t like her. For some, Maddy may be seen as temperamental but in instances where she’s being attacked, a defensive reaction, like with any other person is valid. It has been debated whether or not Maddy plays into this trope and from watching it appears that because we’ve become so accustomed to seeing Latinas portrayed a particular way, we may assume tropes exist where a character may just be reacting normally or presenting traits that are true to them and not just a stereotype. Spicy Latinas are full of attitude, highly sexualized, loud and outspoken, have perfect bodies, and are exoticized. Levinson cannot write what a Latinx writer would because he doesn’t have that cultural comprehension.Īs mentioned before, Latinas have been reduced to certain roles on television and the most obvious method to this has been that of the “Spicy Latina” trope. A white man cannot possibly speak to the experience of being Latina or be able to give a truly authentic portrayal as such because there is no connection between them. Regardless, the lack of cultural markers is more than likely due to the writing and perspective. Others may see this as a missed opportunity to add more to her personality and experience through cultural ties. Some may see this positively since at times hopes for representation are to establish Latinx characters that are treated just like any other instead of being used as the token POC. Other than that, her being Latinx is not incorporated into her role in any other way. The closest we’ve been able to see this happen is through Maddy’s mother’s appearances during season one where she spoke Spanish to her. In Euphoria there are rarely any direct references to her Latinx identity. ![]() The shows mentioned above are as explicitly Latinx as can be-from the references to the jokes to the inclusion of Spanish or Spanglish language. With a character like Maddy or any POC character written by a white person, there is a lack of understanding and nuance. ![]() While there are shows such as One Day at a Time or Gentefied that have Latinx creators and writers behind them, showing what can be done, here you have Euphoria where a singular white man makes the decisions and steers the story. Through whatever lens Maddy was created in there is a white man behind it, a common occurrence in Hollywood where white writers are the norm. Sharp like a knife to cut through whatever stands in her way”.Ī post shared by Doniella Davy discussing Maddy’s portrayal, it is important to note who is behind every storyline and character: Sam Levinson. Euphoria’s makeup artist Doniella Davy said in a recent Instagram post “ A Maddy wing is always THE sharpest wing. Maddy’s makeup more than an aesthetic is also an extension of who she is and how she chooses to represent herself. The rhinestones, glitter, bright colors, and forward approach to including editorial makeup within a high school setting speak to the series’ distinctive style. Makeup and styling on the show are its most recognizable features. Since even before then many It Girls have emerged in a similar fashion on TV and film-white, blonde girls who are described as the kind that every guy wants and every girl wants to be. The show to this day is still referenced and has active viewers through streaming platforms. A prime example of this is Gossip Girl, a teen series set in New York starring Blake Lively also stood out for its styling and designated It Girl in Serena van der Woodsen. Maddy’s status as an It Girl is important to note given that by taking a look at decades of media that title has been almost always exclusively given to white female characters. ![]() Her makeup and outfits have been recreated time and time again by fans of the show and her lines have been reenacted and embedded in how they reference the show. Since the first season, her style, personality, and storyline made her one of the more memorable characters of the series. A post shared by euphoria has been lauded as the show’s It Girl and it’s hard to disagree. ![]()
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