Warning: This article contains spoilers for Smile 2.
Warning: This article contains mentions of self-harm.
InSmile 2, one of Skye’s closest confidantes is her best friend Gemma, yet the women do not have the most straightforward or easygoing friendship, and the movie doesn’t necessarily explain why.Smile 2is the brand-new sequel to the 2022 horror hit,Smile.The franchise centers onan evil force called The Entity, which haunts victims with horrifying hallucinations of people smiling before forcing them to take their own lives.Smile 2follows Skye Riley, a pop star who is returning to the limelight after getting into a violent car accident.
A major aspect ofSmile 2is the fact that Skye is surrounded by people who expect things from her, yet she cannot provide because of the Entity. One of the few people who asks nothing of her is Gemma, who is introduced as Skye’s former best friend with whom she had a falling out prior to the movie. Ultimately,Skye calls Gemma and apologizes when she finds herself needing a friend. She confides in Gemma and relies on her untilSmile 2’sbig twistreveals that Gemma is actually a facade created by the Entity to trick Skye.
Smile 2 Doesn’t Fully Explain Why Gemma & Skye Riley Aren’t Friends Anymore
Why Smile 2 Doesn’t Give The Whole Story
It is explicitly stated that Skye and Gemma had a falling out before the events ofSmile 2,yet the movie never explains what exactly happened between the two. It is obvious that the pair had a fight that ruined their friendship, andaudiences even get a peek at their final text conversation, which includes Skye brutally insulting Gemma, though there’s no explanation as to why. Then, when Skye calls Gemma, it seems as though the pair haven’t talked in a while, but Gemma’s concern for Skye overtakes her grudge, leading Gemma to come over.
8 Clues To Smile 2’s Twist
Smile 2 follows pop star Skye Riley as she takes on the Entity, the story coming with a wild twist ending that is hinted at throughout the movie.
It may seem strange forSmile 2to introduce this conflict without ever fully explaining it, but it actually makes sense. The movie makes it clear that Skye’s life fell apart around the time of her car accident, and not only did she lose her boyfriend, but she also lost Gemma.It isn’t entirely necessary forSmile 2to dig into the details of Skye and Gemma’s fight, and in fact, it might have wasted precious screen time. All audiences really need to know is that the women have a difficult relationship that they must put behind them.
What Skye’s Past Suggests Happened With Her & Gemma
Skye’s Toxic Personality Explained
Smile 2may not give solid answers about what happened between Skye and Gemma, but audiences can make some assumptions based on what is shown of Skye’s past. The most obvious answer is thatSkye’s drug and alcohol abuse led to the rift between her and Gemma. Presumably, Skye’s addiction made her an unreliable friend, which could have led to tensions between the two. There is also the possibility that Gemma showed concern for Skye’s safety and Skye lashed out, not wanting to abandon her vices. It seems likely that Skye lost Gemma’s friendship before her car accident.
AlthoughSmile 2introduces Skye as a woman in recovery, she doesn’t always maintain a patient or calm attitude.
Another element of Skye and Gemma’s conflict is their warring personalities. AlthoughSmile 2’scast introduces Skyeas a woman in recovery, she doesn’t always maintain a patient or calm attitude. In fact, she is seemingly prone to being snippy and blunt to those around her. Regardless of the Entity’s involvement, Skye tends to be rough around the edges and Gemma seems to be the same way. Even without the drugs and alcohol, it would make sense thatSkye and Gemma might have rubbed each other the wrong way at times because of their shared stubbornness.
Smile 3 Is Unlikely To Fill In Skye & Gemma’s Backstory
Smile 3 Likely Won’t Return To Skye At All
For those hoping for more clarity about Skye and Gemma’s relationship, it seems unlikely that the franchise will give a better explanation. In fact, it seems unlikely thatSmile 3will return to Skye at all. At theend ofSmile 2,the Entity forces Skye to take her own life in front of a packed arena.This insinuates that the Entity will begin haunting these witnesses and will spread at an alarming rate, becoming an epidemic.Smile 3will likely focus on this story, and like the previous two movies, will follow a specific victim.
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Unfortunately,Skye and Gemma’s story is likely over. The Entity killed Skye and Gemma seemingly wasn’t at her final concert. This leaves the characters with no path forward, especially since Skye left the real Gemma some very confusing text messages. It would be great to see the return of Gemma, yet there’sno telling whereSmile 3might go. At this point, audiences will have to be satisfied with whatSmile 2has to offer.
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Smile 2 is the sequel to the 2022 psychological horror film by director Parker Finn that centers on a therapist who witnesses a patient’s suicide, leading to a series of terrifying supernatural events. The sequel will see the return of Finn as director, with Paramount continuing distribution.
