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Whoopi Goldberg Defends Elliot Page as Nolan’s The Odyssey Tops $300 Million

Her on-air rebuke highlights that pre-release rumors and online criticism have not dented the film’s strong early box-office performance.

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Nolan’s Odyssey Draws Intense Debate Over Casting and Modern Style

Nolan and Nyong'o Push Back as Casting of Helen Draws Fierce Online Backlash

Nyong’o and Nolan Stand by The Odyssey After High‑Profile Backlash

Lupita Nyong'o Pushes Back After Backlash Over Nolan's Casting in The Odyssey

Musk Intensifies Attacks on Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Over Nyong’o Casting

Taraji P. Henson Says Hollywood Politics Drive Unequal Paths for Men and Women

Halle Bailey Says Little Mermaid Backlash Felt Freeing as She Reflects on Ariel Role

Rachel Zegler Reflects on 'Snow White' Backlash, Citing Safety Threats and Lessons Learned

Ariela Barer Replaces Odessa A’Zion as Zoe in A24’s Deep Cuts

Jennifer Esposito Moves Out After Selling Home Used to Fund ‘Fresh Kills’

Latino Creatives Publish Open Letter After 'Deep Cuts' Casting Controversy, Demand Industry Change

Odessa A’zion Leaves A24’s Deep Cuts Following Casting Outcry Over Latina Character

Jeffrey Wright Blasts Racist Backlash to His Jim Gordon as The Batman Part II Gears Up