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Jackson Blasts 'Incel Dudes' and Defends Larson After Election Breakdown

  • Samuel L. Jackson and Brie Larson bonded on the set of Kong: Skull Island and during the 2016 election while filming Unicorn Store.
  • Jackson praised Larson as strong in the face of unfair criticism and encouraged her to take the role of Captain Marvel.
  • Jackson called out sexist Marvel fans, specifically incels who hate strong women, for attacking Larson online.
  • Jackson claimed Donald Trump's election victory in 2016 deeply upset Larson, and he had to comfort her on set.
  • Jackson compared racist people today, like Trump supporters, to the racists he faced while growing up.
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