Moses Ingram Responds To Racist Backlash From 'Star Wars' Fans

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Obi-Wan Kenobi star Moses Ingram is facing racist attacks from the fantasy/sci-fi community. Much like John Boyega and Kellie Marie Tran before her, the actress has been subjected to a slew of race-driven taunts and insults since Star Wars‘ latest installment, Obi-Wan Kenobi, premiered on Disney+.

On the show, Ingram portrays Reva, an ex-Jedi and Force-sensitive Inquisitor with a commanding presence. Ingram took to her IG Stories and posted a montage of racist, baiting DMs she has received from supposed Star Wars fans since the show hit the streams on May 27.Posted to the tune of “Megan’s Piano” by Megan Thee Stallion, Ingram shared hateful comments ranging from “You are not the first n*gga in Star Wars, fool,” to “You’re a diversity hire, and you won’t be loved or remembered for this acting role.” “Long story short, there are hundreds of those.

Hundreds,” Ingram said on camera after posting the messages. She thanked those who have countered the attacks online, but acknowledged the air of futility to it all. “There’s nothing anybody can do about this.

There’s nothing anybody can do to stop this hate,” she continued. “And so, I’ve questioned what my purpose is in even being here in front of you saying that this is happening…I don’t really know.”Moses Ingram posted an instagram story about the racist comments she’s been receiving from Star Wars fans pic.twitter.com/NUe7aB0UQoSadly, Ingram wasn’t shocked by the onslaught of racist vitriol.