Marissa Bode and girlfriend Lauren Brooks advocate for disabled representation in media

Marissa Bode is the first actress with a disability to play Nessarose in the film "Wicked." She is gaining attention for her role in the sequel, where she portrays Elphaba's sister. Bode's girlfriend, Lauren Brooks, also known as Wren, is a writer and journalist who identifies as disabled. They have shared their relationship on social media since early 2024 and attended the film's premiere together. Both women advocate for disabled representation in media. Bode emphasizes the importance of authentic portrayals of disabled characters in film.