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Brie Larson shuts down question about Captain Marvel backlash in the bluntest yet best way possible

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It’s 2025, and we’re still talking about the sexist backlash to Captain Marvel. Brie Larson was cast as the MCU’s very first leading heroine way back in 2016, and somehow the casting of an Oscar-winning actress in literally the lone female-led Marvel movie around at the time quickly became a lightning rod for insecure men everywhere. Despite the resulting 2019 film making over $1 billion at the box office, the online criticism the star and the c…

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Brie Larson Shuts Down Baited Question in Rare Moment of Self Awareness, Captain Marvel Actress Actually Refuses to Call Marvel Fans Sexist

In a rare moment of self-awareness, Captain Marvel star Brie Larson refused to take the bait when an interviewer attempted to frame criticism of her and the MCU’s Carol Danvers as sexist. Larson has been a divisive figure among Marvel fans for years, never backing down from an opportunity to berate, belittle, and scold the fans for perceived sleights. Her comments in the past have led many to believe she has an axe to grind against male audience…

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Brie Larson shuts down question about Captain Marvel backlash in the bluntest yet best way possible

It’s 2025, and we’re still talking about the sexist backlash to Captain Marvel. Brie Larson was cast as the MCU’s very first leading heroine way back in 2016, and somehow the casting of an Oscar-winning actress in literally the lone female-led Marvel movie around at the time quickly became a lightning rod for insecure men everywhere. Despite the resulting 2019 film making over $1 billion at the box office, the online criticism the star and the c…

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Brie Larson Breaks Silence On Misogynistic Backlash ‘Captain Marvel’ Received

Brie Larson has never been one to shy away from difficult topics, but when it comes to the ongoing discourse around ‘Captain Marvel’ and misogyny, she’s making one thing clear, she’s not engaging.  The Oscar-winning actress has faced backlash from some corners of the internet ever since her casting as the superhero. However, despite the […] The post Brie Larson Breaks Silence On Misogynistic Backlash ‘Captain Marvel’ Received  appeared first on …

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Brie Larson Did Not Hold Back After A Journalist Asked Her About Getting Hate From Marvel Fanboys: ‘Nothing To Do With Me'

Brie Larson is trying to avoid conversations about Captain Marvel that could rile up the fanbase.

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"Captain Marvel" Star Larson Reflects On Role

Boasting a shaved head look these days for her stage play role in a new adaptation of Sophocles’ “Elektra,” Brie Larson took some time out to reflect on one of her most famous roles – Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Oscar winner was initially announced as playing Carol Danvers to a mostly positive response. Then, in a relatively early example of something that has become much more common these days, past interview quotes wer…

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Brie Larson Addresses Her Casting As Captain Marvel, Misogyny From Fans: "There Are Times That I Speak Out And There Are Times When I Don't"

Captain Marvelherself Brie Larson bluntly discussed how she deals with misogyny from Marvel fans—by shutting the question down entirely. The actress has portrayed Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel since the character's self-titled debut film, which set her up as one of the most powerful characters in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, Larson has often been a target for online bullies, so much so that her costar Samuel L. Jackson spoke up …

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