Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith” ― a role that earned him much ire from the “Star Wars” fandom ― said it was important to remember that internet bullies don’t speak for everyone.
“Don’t take it too seriously because unfortunately, those are the ones that make the most noise,” Christensen told Entertainment Tonight. “But the majority of the people don’t feel that way, so keep that in mind.”
Tran, who played Rose Tico in the 2017 film, was the first woman of color to have a leading role in a “Star Wars” movie. For months, she received an onslaught of online attacks, including one incident where a page on a “Star Wars”-oriented Wookieepedia website was changed to include a racist description of her character.
“It wasn’t their words, it’s that I started to believe them,” she wrote. “Their words seemed to confirm what growing up as a woman and a person of color already taught me: that I belonged in margins and spaces valid only as a minor character in their lives and stories.”
Tran wasn’t the first “Star Wars” actor to face abuse from fans. In July, Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in the “Star Wars” prequels, said that he almost killed himself over the backlash to his character.
20 years next year I faced a media backlash that still affects my career today. This was the place I almost ended my life. It’s still hard to talk about. I survived and now this little guy is my gift for survival. Would this be a good story for my solo show? Lemme know. pic.twitter.com/NvVnImoJ7N
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
Affluent Americans may want to double-check how much of their bank deposits are protected by government-backed insurance. The rules governing trust accounts just changed.
With free agency and the draft behind us, what 32 teams look like today will likely be what they look like Week 1 and beyond for the 2024 season. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal the post-draft fantasy power rankings. The duo break down the rankings in six tiers: Elite offensive ecosystems, teams on the cusp of being complete mixed bag ecosystems, offensive ecosystems with something to prove, offenses that could go either way, and offenses that are best to stay away from in fantasy.
It’s key to note that we’re not saying the “best team” or “best roster.” Instead, we’re talking about the best confluence of factors that can outline a path for survival and then success.
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres-Marlins trade that sent Luis Arraez to San Diego, as well as recap all the action from this weekend in baseball and send birthday wishes to hall-of-famer Willie Mays.