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Interestingly, de Armas also criticized Hollywood’s current climate, stating that “Hollywood just isn’t the place for me anymore,” citing the constant scrutiny and pressure from paparazzi and the media. Her candidness about her discomfort with the industry’s toxic environment may provide insight into why she’s willing to openly challenge the prevalent narrative advocating for diversity swaps and character mutations.
Her refusal to conform reflects her desire for genuine storytelling over politically motivated reboots. In her view, creating original characters or developing existing ones authentically is a better approach than retreading old characters for social validation.