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Actor Dani Bowman Criticizes Use of R-Word on Euphoria

Updated 2026-05-16 03:15 UTC 1 source Negative

Actress Dani Bowman, star of Love on the Spectrum, criticized the use of the R-word (ableist slur) by a character on Euphoria. She believes the term should be banned and feels disrespected by its casual normalization in media.

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‘Love on the Spectrum’s Dani Bowman Feels “Totally Disrespected” By R-Slur In ‘Euphoria’, ‘Roast of Kevin Hart’: “This Word Should Be Banned”

After the R-word has recently been normalized on television, Dani Bowman is speaking out against the casual use of the ableist slur. The Love on the Spectrum star recently reacted to Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie on Euphoria proclaiming “I’m not r—ed” when accused of sounding like

2026-05-16 03:04 UTC