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Sexism in Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry’s Bizarre Request Made an Original Series Actress Abandon the Show

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Even the advanced sci-fi world of Star Trek couldn’t escape controversial issues like sexism, which reportedly led actress Teri Garr to walk away from the show. Garr made a guest appearance as Roberta Lincoln in just one episode of the series, titled Assignment: Earth. However, her experience on set was far from ideal. According to reports, series creator Gene Roddenberry made a bizarre comment about the length of her skirt during filming, which…
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FandomWire broke the news in on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
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