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John Leguizamo Slams Hollywood's Latino Representation Issues
8/21/2025
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- Actor John Leguizamo criticized his role in the 1991 film *Regarding Henry* for misrepresenting Latinos.
- He compared Hollywood's environment at that time to Jim Crow, highlighting restricted opportunities for Latino actors.
- Leguizamo also condemned the absence of Latino representation in the 2023 *Super Mario Bros.* animated film.
