Gina Carano, known for her roles in films like “Deadpool” and “Haywire,” has settled her wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney. Carano, who starred as Cara Dune in Disney’s blockbuster series “The Mandalorian,” was mired in controversy in 2021. This resulted in her ouster from the show after posting some highly offensive and racist social media statements. Disney’s parent company, Lucasfilm, labeled her comments as “abhorrent and unacceptable,” citing concerns about denigrating individuals based on their cultural and religious identities.
Carano’s ousting followed her repeated dissemination of idiotic and harmful rhetoric. One particularly outrageous comment equated the treatment of conservatives in the U.S. today with the dehumanization of Jews in Nazi Germany. As you can imagine, she received immediate and intense blowback for those comments. This ranged from ridiculing the use of masks in the COVID19 pandemic to false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
The former mixed martial arts fighter had sued Disney in 2024 for wrongful termination. Her CEO Elon Musk went to bat for her publicly, subsidizing her lawsuit. Even though it took nearly five years for the resolution of the case, it is a significant step in a continuing saga that has gained national public interest.
Carano’s relationship with Disney, the studio behind The Mandalorian, was stormy from the start. She claimed that the company then instructed her to meet with an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, which she refused and pushed back on. Though her exit was occasionally marred in controversy, Carano had to remain focused on her craft and the relationships she’d built professionally.
“This is the best outcome for all parties involved,” – Gina Carano
A spokesperson for Lucasfilm emphasized her professionalism, stating that she “was always well respected by her directors, co-stars, and staff, and she worked hard to perfect her craft while treating her colleagues with kindness and respect.” The spokesperson further indicated that they were hopeful for similar partnerships in the future.
“I hope this brings some healing to the force.” – Gina Carano
With the lawsuit finally coming to an end, Carano was able to speak about the entire experience and her feelings of vindication.
A spokesperson for Lucasfilm emphasized her professionalism, stating that she “was always well respected by her directors, co-stars, and staff, and she worked hard to perfect her craft while treating her colleagues with kindness and respect.” The spokesperson also expressed optimism about potential future collaborations.
As the lawsuit concludes, Carano reflected on her experience with a sense of vindication.
“The truth is I was being hunted down from everything I posted to every post I liked because I was not in line with the acceptable narrative of the time,” – Gina Carano