In an interview with Jezebel, the Oscar-winning actor discussed her role in the Sundance breakout CODA
for a record $25 million. Do you think things have gotten better for disability representation in the mainstream? Is the mainstream is more primed now than ever to receive a story about disability?Yes and no. In this case, I’m thrilled that you’re going to see three Deaf actors carrying a film, as opposed to being relegated to the background or as a token character who happens to be d
As a Deaf parent of hearing children, did you relate to your role of Jackie? There’s that moment where Jackie tells Ruby, “I thought I would fail you, that being deaf would make me a bad mom.” Did you ever feel that way?because I was raised in both worlds. Unlike Jackie, I was happy being in D eaf. I mean, listen, I wanted greater opportunities for communication. And I wanted more than what I got. And I always wanted more of everything anyway, and I always wanted to the max. But in that scene that you referred to in which Jackie and Ruby have a heart-to-heart conversation, I believe Jackie was feeling insecure at that moment as a Deaf woman who didn’t know how to raise a hearing child.
If they want a hearing actor to play a Deaf role, I am saying no. You can’t get away with that any longer. We are not costumes to be put on by hearing actors.Frank and Jackie play hip hop in their car. Do you have a similar relationship to music?
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