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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maira Butt

Leslie Jones refused to be ‘the bigger person’ and ignore online abuse from Ghostbusters casting

  • Leslie Jones revealed she received misogynistic and racist death threats following her casting in the 2016 all-female Ghostbusters reboot.
  • She appealed to Twitter (now X) at the time to take action against the abuse, stating she refused to 'be the bigger person' and ignore the threats.
  • Jones recounted her experience in her 2023 memoir, Leslie F***ing Jones, expressing disbelief at receiving death threats for a film role.
  • She also claimed that during the Ghostbusters production, it was implied she was fortunate to be part of the movie.
  • Jones discussed her struggles adjusting to Saturday Night Live after joining at 47, revealing producer Lorne Michaels helped her find a therapist to cope with personal issues.

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