Nessa, Marissa and Wicked

'Disability is not fictional': 'Wicked' star Marissa Bode slams ableist jokes over her role as Nessarose
Marissa Bode, who recently starred as Nessarose in the new cinematic adaptation of "Wicked," boldly confronted the flurry of ableist jokes and hate messages that have marred her groundbreaking performance.
'Wicked' star Marissa Bode slams ableist jokes about Nessarose: 'Deeply uncomfortable'
Marissa Bode is speaking out against ableist comments about her "Wicked" character. The actress, who plays Nessarose in the blockbuster film based on the Broadway musical, said in a TikTok video she is uncomfortable with jokes that have been made online about the character's disability.
'Wicked' star Marissa Bode slams 'gross and harmful' jokes about Nessarose's disability
"It is simply a low-hanging fruit that too many of you are comfortable taking," the out actor said in a recent TikTok.
‘Wicked' Star Marissa Bode Condemns ‘Aggressive' and ‘Very Gross' Comments About Nessarose's Disability: It Is ‘Low-Hanging Fruit That Too Many of You Are Comfortable ...
Wicked” star Marissa Bode has spoken out against the negative comments and jokes about her character Nessarose’s disability, calling them “aggressive,” “very gross” and “harmful.” In a five-minute video posted on TikTok on Friday,
Wicked's Marissa Bode explains how they've changed problematic Nessarose scene in Part 2
Wicked has previously faced criticism over how Nessarose's disability is treated in the second act of the musical.
Marissa Bode Teases A Major Change For Nessarose In Wicked: Part 2
Spoilers ahead. If you’re familiar with the Broadway show, you know Nessarose has quite the arc in Act 2. She succeeds her late father as the governor of Munchkinland, where she serves as an oppressive ruler and even uses Boq as her servant.
Wicked star Marissa Bode has perfect response following sickening comments about disability
For those unfamiliar with the premise of the silver screen adaptation, Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as besties Elphaba and Glinda, who go on to become the 'Wicked Witch of the West' and the 'Good Witch' in The Wizard of Oz series.
'Wicked' Star Marissa Bode addresses 'harmful' ableist comments
Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user to portray Nessarose in "Wicked," has called the reaction online to her character "gross and harmful."
Wicked star Marissa Bode slams ‘gross’ jokes about Nessarose’s disability
Wicked star Marissa Bode has slammed “gross” jokes about her character Nessarose’s disability, reminding viewers that their comments affect actual disabled people. Bode portrays Nessarose, the Wicked Witch of the East,
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‘Wicked’s’ Marissa Bode calls out ‘very gross’ comments about Nessarose’s disability
“Wicked” actor Marissa Bode is speaking out against the ableist discourse surrounding her character, Nessarose, after the ...
‘Yeah!’ Cesily Collette Taylor, who plays young Nessarose, praised for the ‘single greatest’ line delivery in ‘Wicked’
Taylor, who plays a young Nessarose in the "Wicked" movie, has became an online sensation for her sweet delivery of one ...
Wicked 2 release date, cast, plot and everything you need to know
Wicked: Part 2 will land in cinemas on November 21, 2025, assuming there aren't any release date delays. As mentioned above, ...
‘Wicked’ Massively Changes Nessarose (And We’re So Glad)
From the beginning, Wicked adds a number of noticeable developments to Nessa, including showing audiences a younger version ...
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Bode is making her film debut as the sister of Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba 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.
“Wicked” Star Marissa Bode Teases How “Part 2” Will Depart Dramatically from Stage Musical: 'Less Like a Fixing Moment'
Part Two’ moment for Marissa Bode’s character Nessarose will focus on “the magic of the story,” she tells PEOPLE ...
Sick ‘Wicked’ fans troll movie’s disabled actress — before she hits back: ‘Low-hanging fruit’
Wheelchair-bound “Wicked” actress Mariss Bode has hit back after being subjected to nasty jokes about her disability ...
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LEGO WICKED Glinda, Elphaba & Nessarose at Shiz University Review (75681)
We're really enjoying the LEGO and Wicked collaboration and this current set, the Glinda, Elphaba & Nessarose at Shiz ...