I- Tonya
: In a pivotal scene, Tonya looks into the camera and tells the audience, "You were my abusers too". This shifts the blame from the individuals in her life to a public that profited from her downfall.
The film's message about the humanizing power of empathy and understanding resonated with audiences. As a cultural phenomenon, "I, Tonya" demonstrated that even the most flawed and troubled individuals deserve compassion and a second chance.