Ahmed Best Reflects on the Jar Jar Binks Backlash Legacy
In a recent interview, Ahmed Best, the actor known for portraying the controversial character Jar Jar Binks in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” opened up about the severe personal and professional toll he faced following the release of the film. Despite the groundbreaking nature of his motion-capture performance and his contribution to the movie industry, Best became the target of intense backlash and cyberbullying. The negative reception of the character led him to contemplate suicide and caused significant damage to his acting career