Wicked star Marissa Bode calls for more disability inclusivity at the Met Gala

Met Gala must 'do the work' to be more inclusive, Marissa Bode says

Out100 honoree Marissa Bode is calling out the Met Gala — and the fashion industry overall — for its lack of inclusivity in regard to people with disabilities. In a video shared on social media, the Wicked actress opened up about how the Met Gala "needs to do the work" to be more inclusive of all people, such as herself, who uses a wheelchair."Disabled people have been screaming for years to be included," Bode said in a new TikTok video on Thurs…

Wicked star Marissa Bode calls for more disability inclusivity at the Met Gala

Wicked star Marissa Bode has called for more disability inclusivity at the Met Gala and in the wider entertainment and fashion industries. The queer star, who portrays Nessarose in the film adaptation of the musical, has urged non-disabled people and allies to “do the work” so that more events like the Met Gala can be accessible and represent those with disabilities. Taking to TikTok on Thursday (8 May), the actress told her followers: “Disabled…

Marissa Bode Urges Met Gala to ‘Do the Work’ Toward True Disability Inclusion These Days

Marissa Bode, the prominent star of Wicked, is calling for greater inclusivity at the Met Gala and within the fashion industry at large.