Brie Larson has debuted a new pixie cut on social media for her role in the West End drama 'Elektra,' sparking significant online buzz. While many fans praised her bold new look, others were critical, reflecting the polarized reactions Larson has faced throughout her career, especially since her role as Captain Marvel.
Despite ongoing online harassment and criticism, Larson continues to push forward, supported by friends like Samuel L. Jackson. She will be starring in the revival of Sophocles' 'Elektra,' opening in London's West End on February 5, 2025, after a pre-run at Theatre Royal Brighton in January.
Despite ongoing online harassment and criticism, Larson continues to push forward, supported by friends like Samuel L. Jackson. She will be starring in the revival of Sophocles' 'Elektra,' opening in London's West End on February 5, 2025, after a pre-run at Theatre Royal Brighton in January.
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00:00Brie Larson just sported a new pixie cut on social media for her upcoming role in Elektra,
00:04which had many people online react to the viral photos and chime in on the new do.
00:10Brie Larson recently took to social media to debut a fresh pixie haircut, capturing
00:13her post, "'Elektra is here."
00:15The Captain Marvel star chopped off her locks ahead of her highly anticipated performance
00:19as the tutelar character in the West End drama Elektra, generating significant buzz online.
00:25Many fans are loving the new look, praising Larson for her bold style, with one commenter
00:28saying, "'Welcome to that rare group of women who rock it regardless of hair length.'"
00:32However, not everyone was a fan.
00:35On X, one user asked, "'What's a Brie Larson?
00:38And what does it do?'", while others expressed their dislike for both her new haircut and
00:42Larson herself, saying, "'To be fair, Brie Larson ruins everything.
00:47Pixie cuts can be cute, but you need the right facial features to pull it off.'"
00:51Larson has been a target of online harassment and bullying particularly since her role as
00:55Captain Marvel in the Marvel Universe.
00:57Brie's career skyrocketed in 2015 with an Oscar win for Best Actress in Room, followed
01:02by roles in Kong Skull Island, and eventually as Captain Marvel.
01:06Despite early fan excitement about her potential success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,
01:11Larson faced significant backlash, with some critics labeling her as arrogant and subjecting
01:15her to racist and sexist scrutiny on social media.
01:18Initially unfamiliar with a Captain Marvel character, Larson's sarcastic response to
01:22questions about her future in the role and reported difficulties working with established
01:26Marvel actors like Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. added to the controversy.
01:31In a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Captain Marvel co-star Samuel L. Jackson came to Brie
01:36Larson's defense amid ongoing online hate, stating, "'She's not going to let any
01:41of that stuff destroy her.'"
01:42He further commented on the backlash, saying, "'These incel dudes who hate strong women
01:46or the fact she's a feminist with an opinion, everybody wants people to be who they want
01:51them to be.
01:52She is who she is, and she's genuinely that.'"
01:55Despite the mixed reactions and online bullying, Brie Larson continues to push forward, embracing
01:59her new role and look with confidence.
02:01You can see Brie Larson in the new revival of Sophocles' Electra, opening in London's
02:05West End on February 5, 2025, following a pre-run at Theatre Royal Britain from January
02:1113 to 18.