However, neither the harassment nor the violence of radicalized fans has eroded the young actress’ spirit.Ī post shared by Xochitl Gomez can definitely see the beginning stages of what future America might become,” reflects Gomez.
Many have personally blamed Gomez for the ban, with one commenter calling her “the reason can’t watch the movie cinema.”Īnother called for the actress to “get out of the Marvel universe” and accused her of “ Marvel so many countries.” The completely unacceptable harassment comes days after Marvel Studios confirmed her character’s LGBTQIA+ status, which has led to the film being banned in some regions. America Chavez is a lesbian and of Latin American descent, two traits that, for most, represent a step up in representation on the big screen.Īs reported by The Direct, Gomez has been bombarded with attacks for her most recent Instagram post. Last year, the Marvel movie “Eternals” was banned in the region because of a scene with a gay kiss.Īt only 15 years old, Marvel newcomer Xochitl Gómez had to face cyber-harassment for her role. Films containing sex, homosexuality, and religious issues are routinely cut in the region to comply with censorship rules. As reported by Variety, the premiere of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was initially scheduled for May 5 in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.