Fantastic Four Star Jessica Alba Criticizes Marvel For Lack Of Diversity
Jessica Alba, who played Sue Storm in Fox's live-action Fantastic Four films, has opened up about her thoughts on Marvel's lack of diversity.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe recently has introduced more diverse heroes in newer projects like Ms. Marvel, Shang Chi and The Ten Rings, Black Panther, and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.These projects have brought a different light and stories that haven't been seen in the MCU before. Although Marvel Studios is making some changes with whose stories they choose to portray on screen, it doesn’t excuse the past andFantastic Four actress Alba is making that very clear.
Why There Should Be More Diversity In The DC And Marvel Universes
In a recent interview with Glamour UK, Alba recalled her past with Marvel. In 2005 Alba starred in The Fantastic Four film, and she called herself “one of the few (diverse characters) back in the day.” She continued to tell Glamour UK that there have been some major efforts made in the world of movie making and within the MCU itself, however, she referred to the state of the entertainment business right now being “still quite Caucasian.” The Fantastic Four actress went on to express how she thinks it’s vital that the people of the world see that world actively and accurately represented on screen. «I just think more for the younger people who are coming up, who are going to be our future leaders, it’s important for them to see the world on-screen, or in stories, in the dreams that we create as entertainers; it reflects the world that they’re in,» she said.
One of the most common issues that have arisen in the media within the past few decades is on-screen diversity. Many people of color, sizes, and economic statuses found themselves not being represented
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