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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

HISTORICAL FACTS: Wicked star denounces aggressive and deeply uncomfortable comments about character s disability - The Untold Story

Wicked star Marissa Bode has condemned social media users who have made her and her character’s disability the butt of the joke.

The 24-year-old actor stars as Nessarose, the spoiled younger sister of Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo). In the movie, she uses a wheelchair just like in real life.

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