Former Fantastic Four star Jessica Alba has weighed in on the MCU's diversity. Alba is one of the biggest stars in the world after having her breakout role in the hit television series Dark Angel when she was just 19. Following that, she had a number of high-profile film roles including Sin City, Machete, and Valentine's Day, and has also become a successful entrepreneur co-founding The Honest Company which sells baby, personal, and household products.
One of Alba's most famous roles was that of Sue Storm a.k.a. Invisible Woman in 2005's Fantastic Four and its 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. The year following Rise of the Silver Surfer, the MCU was born with the release of Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk in 2008 and has since become the biggest franchise on the planet. With multiple movies a year and now a variety of streaming series all in the same interconnected universe, the MCU is massive in scope. While the Fantastic Four film series faded out and was rebooted in 2015 to disastrous results, the first family of Marvel is set to return to the MCU sometime soon, and while Alba will not return she does have some thoughts on the overall look of the MCU.
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In a recent interview with Glamour Magazine, Alba opened up about the MCU's lack of diversity. Alba, who is Mexican-American, spoke about diversity in Hollywood and specifically mentioned Marvel Studios and the MCU. Alba points out that she was one of the first major diverse superheroes and that was before Marvel was purchased by Disney. Read Alba's full quote below.
“Even if you look at the Marvel movies – that’s the biggest driver of fantasy and what’s happening right now in entertainment, because it’s sort of the family thing – it’s still quite Caucasian. I would say I was one of the few back in the day… And it was before Marvel was sold to Disney… but it’s still quite… more of the same.”
Alba does have a point, as it took ten years for Marvel Studios to make a Black Panther or Captain Marvel solo film, both of which were blocked by Marvel's Ike Perlmutter. Both films eventually went on to gross $1 billion each worldwide and become some of the biggest films for the studio. Much of Phases 1 and 2 of the MCU were focused on white male characters, and the women in supporting roles were also white as well. Phase 4 has seen Marvel Studios attempt to rectify this with the introduction of characters like Shang-Chi, America Chavez, Ms. Marvel, the Eternals, Moon Knight, Monica Rambeau, Iron Heart, Echo, and making Sam Wilson Captain America.
It is worth noting that both 20th Century Fox Fantastic Four films did try to diversify the cast. Alba was a Mexican-American cast as a traditional Caucasian character, although the film still played her as Caucasian. The 2015 film cast Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm a.k.a. Human Torch and director Josh Trank reportedly wanted a black actress to play Sue Storm but the studio rejected it. One wonders what Marvel Studios will do with the Fantastic Four reboot they have planned, and with the casting of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror who, in the comics is a descendent of Reed Richards, it might suggest Marvel Studios is looking at a more diverse cast for their iconic superhero team.
Source: Glamour Magazine
Fans Alarmed by Jessica Alba's Stunning New Instagram Photo
With a growing number of Hollywood stars drawing attention for increasingly slim appearances, Jessica Alba has become the latest celebrity to spark discussion online over her physique.
Alba recently shared an Instagram photo dump highlighting some of her August moments so far. The first photo showed the actress posing for a selfie in a tiger-stripe bikini, putting her slender frame on display. She accessorized the look with gold jewelry and sunglasses.
The rest of the carousel featured snapshots of the Honest founder golfing with her youngest son, spending time with her daughters, relaxing in the sun, enjoying campfires with friends and sharing moments with her boyfriend, Danny Ramirez.
Jessica Alba Fans Point Out Her Recent Weight Loss
However, many fans focused on the first bikini photo and expressed concern about Alba's appearance, with some speculating about weight-loss drugs despite there being no confirmation that she has used them.
"Another one lost to Ozempic," one person wrote.
Another said, "Not another Ozempic girl, she was so fine."
"Jessica, we love you but don't turn into Ariana Grande," another commenter wrote, referencing the singer's own recent appearance and the speculation surrounding her weight.
Another fan simply wrote, "I hope all is well," while someone else commented, "Not looking healthy at all. So sad."
Others pushed back against the criticism, arguing that Alba's body should not be subject to public scrutiny.
"People shaming her for the way she looks need their head examined. It's none of your business and it's also the reason women are so self-conscious of their bodies. Mind your business and your manners," one person wrote.
Hollywood Stars Face Health & Weight Loss Concerns
The online conversation surrounding the mom of three comes amid a broader trend of celebrities being scrutinized over their changing appearances. Stars including Charlize Theron, Anna Faris, Ariana Grande and Jenna Ortega have all faced public speculation about weight loss, health or the use of medications such as Ozempic.
While dramatic transformations among celebrities have long attracted attention, recent conversations have increasingly centered on stars who were already petite and now appear noticeably slimmer.
However, without confirmation from the individuals themselves, speculation about the reasons behind someone's weight or appearance remains just that—speculation.
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