Michelle Rodriguez wants better treatment for women in 'Fast & Furious,' or she's done
Considering the year the franchise started, Fast & Furious could have been a lot worse for women. The films kicked off in 2001 and introduced Michelle Rodriguez as Lenny, who was as fast and furious as her male counterparts on the road -- not just a sexualized prop (looking at you, Transformers). As the films went on though, the bar should've been raised, and Rodriguez has grown frustrated with how the franchise treats women.
“F8 is out digitally today, I hope they decide to show some love to the women of the franchise on the next one,” Rodriguez wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “Or I just might have to say goodbye to a loved franchise. It’s been a good ride & Im grateful for the opportunity the fans & studio have provided over the years… One Love.”
As Letty, Rodriguez joined in on the high-speed car chases with Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, and she didn't take crap from anybody. 16 years -- and many additional stars later -- though, the world has come a long way, and clearly Rodriguez wants to see her loved franchise do the same.
We would watch.
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Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.
