Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate Resign<br />From Mixed-Race Voice Roles On Wednesday, Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate <br />both announced that they would cease voicing <br />mixed-raced characters on animated series. Their decision comes amid<br />a nationwide conversation<br />about race and representation. Bell has stepped down from her role as Molly, a young<br />mixed-race girl, on Apple TV+’s new show, ‘Central Park.’ In a statement, she said starring as the character showed<br />“a lack of awareness of [her] pervasive privilege.” Kristen Bell,<br />via Instagram The role of Molly will now be filled by someone<br />who can provide a “more accurate portrayal.” Slate also announced that she would no longer voice<br />Missy Foreman-Greenwald, a mixed-race character<br />she’s played on ‘Big Mouth’ since its 2017 debut. Jenny Slate,<br />via Instagram The show released a statement agreeing with<br />Slate, saying they “regret [their] original” casting<br />decision and plan to recast a Black actor to play her.
