Samuel L. Jackson Defends Brie Larson From Sexist Marvel Fans: ‘She’s Not Going To Let Any Of That Stuff Destroy Her’

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Samuel L. Jackson is sticking up for his “Captain Marvel” co-star. Speaking with Rolling Stone, the “Secret Invasion” star sounded off on the treatment Brie Larson has received from sexist corners of the Marvel fandom. READ MORE: Samuel L.

Jackson Says It’s ‘Wonderful’ Getting to Show New Sides Of Nick Fury In ‘Secret Invasion’: ‘The Blip Damaged Him’ “Brie’s a stronger person than people give her credit for,” he said. “We had done [‘Kong: Skull Island’] together, which was not the most wonderful experience for either of us.

We became great friends during that particular experience because we were having such a hard time.” The actor continued, “Then, when she was doing her movie [‘Unicorn Store’] and trying to get a particular actor, I was in the makeup trailer with her and was like, ‘Why are you trying to hire this other actor and not trying to get me to do your movie?’ She said, ‘I didn’t think you’d ever do it… so, will you?’ And I was like, ‘Let’s do it.'” READ MORE: Samuel L.

Jackson Reveals Which Marvel Franchise He Wants To Be Cast In Next According to Jackson, his friendship with Larson only grew stronger from there. “Then, we bonded through the election while we were doing her movie when Donald Trump won.