In American Horror Story, Pepper was an orphan adopted by Elsa Mars to perform in her freak show, the Cabinet of Curiosities. She was later framed by Larry for the murder of Lucas and was sent to Briarcliff Manor, accused of drowning her sister's baby and mutilating its ears.

Naomi Grossman (born February 6, 1975) is an American actress, writer, and producer best known for her role as Pepper in the second and fourth season of the FX horror television series American Horror Story.

Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite "Pepper" on FX's American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character, the Satanist "Samantha Crowe" in the eighth season, Apocalypse.

Pepper was microcephalic and an inmate at Briarcliff Sanitarium who was accused of murdering her nephew. She later revealed her innocence and that her sister's husband murdered the baby because of the child's deformed appearance, the couple using her as a scapegoat due to her mental condition...

Dec 17, 2014 · Orphans: Directed by Bradley Buecker. With Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Michael Chiklis, Frances Conroy. A death at the camp causes Elsa to seek out a new home for Pepper. Meanwhile, Desiree has enough of Dell's failure as a husband, and Stanley lends Jimmy a hand.

Dec 4, 2012 · In this funny, sassy exclusive essay to EW.com, actress Naomi Grossman explains her transformation from a pretty, comedic actress to mischievous Pepper with the aid of prosthetics and makeup.

Pepper is a microcephalic woman that has been committed to Briarcliff Manor. She is a supporting character in the American Horror Story franchise portrayed by Naomi Grossman. She appears first in American Horror Story: Asylum, and earlier in life in American Horror Story: Freak Show.

Dec 18, 2014 · When you're done crying thanks to Naomi Grossman 's wonderful—albeit heartbreaking—performance as Pepper on tonight's American Horror Story: Freak Show, we'll be here to help you say goodbye....

Mar 2, 2021 · Naomi Grossman plays Pepper, the young woman with a microcephalic condition who appears in both American Horror Story: Asylum and Freak Show. Pepper's innocence and childlike demeanor makes her...

Pepper is a fictional mental patient and a recurring character on the FX Network television series American Horror Story. Played by actress Naomi Grossman, she was introduced in the premiere episode of season two of the show, "Welcome to Briarcliff".