Wicked star Marissa Bode slams negative comments about her character's disability, calling for more sensitivity and representation in theater.
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Bode, who uses a wheelchair on screen and in real life, posted a scathing 5-minute TikTok video condemning the 'aggressive,' 'very gross,' and 'harmful' jokes circulating about her Nessarose character.
The backlash highlights the ongoing need for greater disability representation and understanding in the entertainment industry, where disabled actors still face discrimination and insensitive portrayals of their experiences.
Wicked star Marissa Bode slams negative comments about her character's disability, calling for more sensitivity and representation in theater.
beat sheet
Bode, who uses a wheelchair on screen and in real life, posted a scathing 5-minute TikTok video condemning the 'aggressive,' 'very gross,' and 'harmful' jokes circulating about her Nessarose character.
The backlash highlights the ongoing need for greater disability representation and understanding in the entertainment industry, where disabled actors still face discrimination and insensitive portrayals of their experiences.