Wonder woman comes to the rescue once again!
Lynda Carter, 71, is trying to resolve a recent controversy in popular culture that has inevitably generated a lot of conversation on social media.
The entertainer asked her Twitter followers questions about the live-action remake of Disney’s 1989 animated classic “The Little Mermaid,” starring Halle Bailey as Ariel.
Carter’s question relates to the controversy that is currently permeating certain corners of the internet surrounding the casting of Bailey as the iconic mermaid. Bailey, who is Black, has been attached to the project since 2019 and is now facing new criticism following the release of the film’s trailer. According to the Daily Beast, the teaser trailer was released over the weekend.
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What Does Bailey Say About the Controversy?
Unfortunately, the criticism reached the 22-year-old singer and actor’s radar.
Bailey touched on that in a recent interview with Variety in the publication’s “Young Hollywood” issue, where she also graced the cover.
According to the outlet, Bailey is leaning on family members as she processes the situation.
In response to the situation, Bailey said, “It’s important to have a strong support system around you. It’s hard to carry the weight of the world on your own.”
Bailey also shared the words of comfort offered by her grandparents.
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He continued, “It was an inspiring and wonderful thing to hear their words of encouragement,” he began. “told me, ‘You don’t understand what he did for us, for our community, for all the black and brown girls who would see themselves in you.’
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Bailey’s Cast Is A Great Representation Example For Countless Young Fans!
Check them out at Bailey’s, they’re there!
Not every corner of the internet reacted negatively to a black woman being cast as Ariel.
Since the teaser trailer was released, many parents have been recording and posting videos of their kids seeing Ariel Bailey on screen!
According to NBC News, one young viewer exclaimed, “Mom! he’s brown like me!”
This TikTok video is not the only one of its kind; the outlet also reported there were hashtags being used across social media channels to promote “the importance of diverse casting in children’s media.”
Bailey’s casting as Ariel is also special for another reason close to her heart: she also mentioned her intense childhood love for the original film in her interview with Variety!
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Lynda Carter Asks Important Questions
People mad at The Little Mermaid is Black? A woman who is also a fish? Who lives under the sea? Who’s best friend is the crab talking?
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) September 13, 2022
Just as the aforementioned viral movement used hashtags like “#representationmatters” to draw attention to important situations, Carter used her Twitter account to weigh in on the criticism surrounding Bailey’s lead role.
Carter tweeted, “People are mad that The Little Mermaid is Black? The woman who is also a fish? Who lives under the sea? Whose best friend is the talking crab?”
He also amended his tweet in response, writing, “Sorry, singing crab.”
The tweet has gained a lot of traction since it was originally posted and has also generated many like-minded responses.
A fan tweeted“Really? After 30 years, Disney can reboot all they want. I love the new look of the movie. Might as well complain that it’s live action instead of a cartoon too!”
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One more tweeted“No one has ever seen a mermaid in real life so who knows what color their gills/skin are. No one can prove it’s “supposed” to be anything.”
There were also many responses praising Carter for speaking up!
“The Little Mermaid,” starring Halle Bailey, hits theaters next May!
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
