StrangerThings star Shannon Purser, who played Barb, has slammed Hollywood's treatment of 'fat' actors following backlash to Emma Thompson's Trunchbull role in Netflix's Matilda. '...Fat actors aren’t allowed upward mobility.'
Stranger Things Barb actor Shannon Purser has criticized Hollywood's treatment of "fat" actors. Released in 2016, Stranger Things has since become one of Netflix's biggest hits, transporting audiences back to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana during the 1980s. The series follows a group of youngsters who uncover the dark secrets of a local top-secret government lab and the interdimensional monsters that are released as a result of its twisted experiments.
Stranger Things season 1 introduces a host of loveable characters, including Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven, Finn Wolfhard's Mike, and Joe Keery's Steve. However, it was supporting character Barb who stole the hearts of fans everywhere. Barb was Nancy's best friend, who quickly became a fan favorite due to her strong moral compass and naivety.
they’re not hiring fat actors for iconic fat characters because they want a big name star. there are almost no fat big name stars because fat actors aren’t allowed upward mobility. we aren’t allowed upward mobility because the industry sees us as two-dimensional set pieces. Although the conversation regarding Hollywood's treatment of bigger-bodied actors has been ongoing for years, the issue took center stage last week with the release of Netflix's Matilda trailer.
The recent backlash to Thomson's character and Purser's post are a reminder that, when it comes to adequate representation, Hollywood still has a long way to go. The Stranger Things star's comments highlight that, compared to thinner actors, larger-bodied actors are often shoe-horned into more two-dimensional, less complex roles, or used as merely comedic relief.
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