Gladys Watkins is a minor antagonist in season six of Orange is the New Black.
She is an inmate in B-Block at Litchfield Penitentiary's maximum security facility (MAX).
She was portrayed by Claudia Robinson.
Personality[]
Gladys demonstrates adept deceptive abilities, managing to convince Frieda Berlin of an elaborate story as to the origin of her wealth. She is clearly responsive to bribery, and has no qualms in committing murder.
Physical appearance[]
Gladys had curly grey hair and dark skin. She wore glasses and the pink B-Block uniform with a grey hoodie. She was notably taller than Frieda.
Biography[]
Background[]
Very little is known about Gladys' background. It is possible she has previously committed murder shown by her willingness to kill Frieda. When she was imprisoned, she resided in C-Block due to her loyalties to Carol Denning. It is known that Gladys has been imprisoned for a considerable time.
Orange is the New Black[]
When Frieda finds a handmade shiv in B-Block (which is supposed to be the safest part of the prison), she starts fearing she is going to be killed in a proxy hit for either Carol or Barb. Suzanne Warren and Pennsatucky begin interrogating the inmates on Frieda's behalf. When Gladys is interrogated, she feigns ignorance of knowing Frieda or wanting an inmate dead. When reviewing the suspects, Suzanne and Pennsatucky refer to Gladys as "the rich girl", which piques Frieda's interest as a possible indicator of blood money.
Frieda meets Gladys, and invites her to trade prison hooch for pastries, which she accepts. Feigning kindness, Frieda enquires how Gladys became so wealthy in prison. Gladys tells a lie that a perverted uncle of hers died and that she had gained his inheritance. Frieda begins to pry too much which causes Gladys to become more reserved. After a friendly disagreement about the best Doritos flavour, Gladys says "bulltrue", a common catchphrase of Carol Denning.
This expression confirms Frieda's belief that Gladys is the assassin hired by Carol to kill her. When Gladys is distracted, Frieda pulls a makeshift shiv out on Gladys, who then prepares for a physical fight. Instead of stabbing Gladys, Frieda slits her wrist and claims Gladys tried to attack her, resulting in Gladys to be taken to solitary confinement.
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