Marissa Bode Condemns Ableist Jokes About Her 'Wicked' Character

Marissa Bode, star of the musical film Wicked, has spoken out against "gross" and "harmful" jokes about her character's disability, emphasizing that such comments are not fictional and affect real disabled people, including herself. Bode, who uses a wheelchair, highlighted the need for greater understanding and compassion, urging non-disabled individuals to unlearn ableism and engage with the disability rights movement. She hopes people will focus on Wicked's themes of listening and understanding rather than making insensitive jokes.