Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate Resign From Mixed-Race Voice Roles
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Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate Resign From Mixed-Race Voice Roles

Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate Resign From Mixed-Race Voice Roles

Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate Resign From Mixed-Race Voice Roles On Wednesday, Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate both announced that they would cease voicing mixed-raced characters on animated series.

Their decision comes amid a nationwide conversation about race and representation.

Bell has stepped down from her role as Molly, a young mixed-race girl, on Apple TV+’s new show, ‘Central Park.’ In a statement, she said starring as the character showed “a lack of awareness of [her] pervasive privilege.” Kristen Bell, via Instagram The role of Molly will now be filled by someone who can provide a “more accurate portrayal.” Slate also announced that she would no longer voice Missy Foreman-Greenwald, a mixed-race character she’s played on ‘Big Mouth’ since its 2017 debut.

Jenny Slate, via Instagram The show released a statement agreeing with Slate, saying they “regret [their] original” casting decision and plan to recast a Black actor to play her.

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