I think we can all agree that the Star Wars fandom is one of the best and most passionate fandoms out there. However, you also can't deny that the community tends to be toxic at times, and just recently, we were able to prove just how destructive some folks in the fandom can be.
In case you weren't aware, actress Moses Ingram who plays Third Sister Reva in the standalone Obi-Wan Kenobi series revealed on social media that she's been receiving constant bullying from Star Wars fans because of her race and color. Turns out, she's been on the receiving end of the said harassment long before the series even premiered.
Following her shocking revelation, Ingram's colleagues from a galaxy far, far away voiced their support for the 29-year-old star, including Ewan McGregor who slammed her critics and said racism has no place in this world.
Now, Hayden Christensen is also breaking his silence amid the issue and according to him, the situation is just saddening. Speaking ET, the Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader actor had nothing but kind words to say about his co-star: "I've heard a little bit about that and, obviously, it really saddens me. I think the world of Moses. She's not only a lovely person and human being but an incredibly talented actress."
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It's such a shame that Ingram had to deal with such a horrendous experience but on the brighter side, it's great that the members of her Star Wars family have all come together to back her up. And let's be real here, Reva is a compelling character and she adds a lot of depth to the Kenobi series.
Episode 5 of Obi-Wan Kenobi will stream this Wednesday on Disney+.
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