Wicked star Marissa Bode has called for more disability inclusivity at the Met Gala and in the wider entertainment and fashion industries.

The queer star, who portrays Nessarose in the film adaptation of the musical, has urged non-disabled people and allies to “do the work” so that more events like the Met Gala can be accessible and represent those with disabilities.

Taking to TikTok on Thursday (8 May), the actress told her followers: “Disabled people have been screaming for years to be included.” 

She noted that often her disabled peers often have opportunities to appear in a one-off “special diversity shoot” or “special episode”, but are failed to be “included regularly”.