'Wicked' Star Marissa Bode Addresses Ableist Remarks with Powerful Response

Marissa Bode, an actress using a wheelchair, who plays Nessarose in the film adaptation of "Wicked," has responded to ableist comments from fans criticizing her character and disability. In a TikTok video, Bode addressed the hurtful jokes about her inability to stand, emphasizing that disability is not fictional and urging viewers to embrace the musical's themes of understanding and empathy. Her response follows other instances of disruptive behavior by "Wicked" fans in theaters.