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“Wicked” star Marissa Bode condemns 'aggressive' jokes about her character's disability: 'Please be kind'
"It is simply a low-hanging fruit that too many of you are comfortable taking." Marissa Bode is trying to change attitudes toward her Wicked character's disability for good. The actress, who uses a wheelchair in real life and on screen,
Wicked's Marissa Bode criticises jokes about Nessarose's disability
Wicked star Marissa Bode has criticised those who have joked about the disability of her character, Nessarose. The musical-fantasy film follows Elphaba Thropp ( Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda Upland ( Ariana Grande) as they meet at Shiz University, beginning a journey that will change the very fabric of Oz.
'Wicked' breakout Marissa Bode on making Oz more accessible: 'Advocate for yourself'
Meet "Wicked" star Marissa Bode, who makes history as the first wheelchair user to play Elphaba's sister Nessarose in the musical's 21-year history.
Marissa Bode calls out trolls over 'deeply uncomfortable' jokes about her disability: 'Low hanging fruit'
Marissa Bode reportedly lost her legs when she was only 11 during an accident, making her unable to walk again
Wicked star Marissa Bode slams jokes about her character's disability
The actress, who uses a wheelchair just like her character Nessarose, told in a Tiktok video that she is 'deeply uncomfortable' about jokes made about her character
Marissa Bode Criticizes Jokes About Nessarose’s Disability
Wicked star Marissa Bode has addressed the online response to her character Nessarose. In a five-and-a-half-minute TikTok posted on Friday, the actress distinguished “goofy, harmless” house jokes from the “deeply uncomfortable” comments she’s been getting about her character’s disability.
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Meet “Wicked” Breakout Marissa Bode, the Actress Who Plays Elphaba's Sister Nessarose (Exclusive)
Marissa Bode, 24, is the first actor who uses a wheelchair to portray Nessarose, a character who uses a wheelchair, in ...
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Marissa Bode praises 'Wicked' crew for creating 'accessible' set
Marissa Bode, the first authentic wheelchair user to play Nessarose in Wicked, has nothing but praise for the film's cast and ...
Bode is making her film debut as the sister of Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba in "Wicked."
In her film debut, Bode is making history as the first actor who uses a wheelchair to portray Nessarose throughout the show's ...
“Wicked” actor Marissa Bode fell backward in her wheelchair while filming 'Dancing Through Life'
Marissa Bode, who is making her screen debut in Wicked, took a little spill while making the movie adaptation of the hit ...
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Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making ‘Wicked’ history in her film debut
But one actor you likely don’t know is making “Wicked” history: Marissa Bode. The first actor who authentically uses a wheelchair to play Nessarose, the “tragically beautiful” younger ...
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Marissa Bode reflects on making history as 1st wheelchair user to play Nessarose in 'Wicked'
After Marissa Bode got the call asking her to play Nessarose in "Wicked," her parents had an unexpected reaction. "They were so happy for me for all about three minutes," Bode, 24, tells TODAY.
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‘Wicked’ Massively Changes Nessarose (And We’re So Glad)
While Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda’s (Ariana Grande) story has translated beautifully, it’s Elphaba’s younger sister, ...
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Friends and family of an actress from Wisconsin gather at watch party to celebrate her role in “Wicked”
Marissa Bode is the first actress living with a disability to portray the character "Nessarose" in the musical adaptation.