Jamie Lee Curtis, a veteran actress known for her versatile roles, recently stirred up the entertainment world with her blunt criticism of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). During an interview with MTV, Curtis was asked to identify which “phase” the MCU is currently in. Her unfiltered response, “Bad,” quickly went viral, leading to a flurry of reactions from Marvel fans and the broader public.
Following the backlash, Curtis took to social media to apologize, acknowledging her comment as a misstep. She even reached out to Marvel Studios' President, Kevin Feige, expressing her intention to steer clear of online spats and focusing instead on her work. In her post, Curtis stated, “I will do better. I've reached out to Kevin Feige and will no longer play in that mud slinging sandbox of competition we call the internet nor will I engage in the toilet paper promotion or game play that is designed for clicks not content.” Notably, she disabled replies, signaling a desire to move past the controversy.
This incident isn't the first time Curtis has found herself at odds with Marvel fans. Earlier this year, she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, beating out Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s Angela Bassett. Some fans argued that Curtis's win was more of a lifetime achievement recognition rather than a performance-based one, which only added fuel to the fire following her recent Marvel comments.
Despite the controversy, Curtis has exciting projects on the horizon. She is set to star in Eli Roth's highly anticipated Borderlands movie, based on the popular video game series. Curtis will play Dr. Patricia Tannis, alongside an impressive ensemble cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Édgar Ramírez, and Ariana Greenblatt. The film promises to bring the chaotic and colorful world of Pandora to life, with a release date slated for August 9, 2024.
As Curtis navigates the fallout from her Marvel remarks, her focus appears to be on her upcoming projects and staying out of the “sandbox of competition.” Whether her apology will quell the criticism remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Jamie Lee Curtis continues to be a formidable force in Hollywood.
