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Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire
Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose in 'Wicked,' criticized "gross" and "dangerous" jokes about her character's disability in a TikTok video, emphasizing the importance of respectful representation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TooFab
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NME
Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose in 'Wicked' and uses a wheelchair, condemned "gross and harmful" online comments about her character's disability. While she accepts differing opinions on fictional characters, Bode finds the aggressive remarks about disability deeply uncomfortable, emphasizing that disability is not fictional. She urged people to consider the impact of their words on real disabled individuals and highlighted the importance of listening and understanding, a key theme in 'Wicked.'
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose in the film adaptation of 'Wicked,' has condemned the negative and ableist comments about her character's disability. In a TikTok video, Bode, a wheelchair user herself, described these comments as "aggressive" and "very gross," emphasizing that while it's acceptable to dislike a fictional character, making jokes about disability is harmful and rooted in ignorance. She urged viewers to listen to those affected by such comments and highlighted the importance of understanding and empathy, themes central to 'Wicked.'
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Marissa Bode, star of the 'Wicked' movie adaptation, has spoken out against "gross and harmful" comments about her character Nessarose's disability. Bode, who is disabled, addressed the issue on TikTok, emphasizing that while it's acceptable to dislike a fictional character, making jokes about disability is not. She highlighted the impact such comments can have on real disabled individuals and urged people to be more understanding and kind. The film has been successful at the box office, with a sequel planned for 2025.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose in 'Wicked' and uses a wheelchair in real life, criticized jokes about her character's disability on TikTok. While she appreciates light-hearted jokes about fictional characters, she finds jokes targeting disability "deeply uncomfortable" and harmful. Bode emphasized the importance of kindness and understanding, urging people to avoid ableist comments and to practice empathy, aligning with the themes of 'Wicked.'
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
Wicked actress Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose, criticized online jokes about her character's disability, distinguishing them from harmless fictional humor. She highlighted the harm of ableist comments and urged people to unlearn ableism and support the disability rights movement. Bode emphasized the importance of understanding and listening, a key theme in Wicked, to foster progress.