Gina Carano, the actress known for her role in "The Mandalorian," was fired by Disney and Lucasfilm in 2021 due to controversial social media posts, including conspiracy theories, right-wing views, and a post comparing being Republican in the current U.S. political climate to being Jewish during the Holocaust. She argued that her dismissal was wrongful and filed a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm in 2024, claiming discrimination and wrongful termination for expressing her conservative views. The lawsuit was settled in August 2025, with Disney issuing a public apology and expressing respect for Carano. Carano expressed gratitude and excitement about moving forward with her career, thanking supporters including Elon Musk, who financed her legal battle. She has stated her aspirations lie in the arts and expressed hope to collaborate with Disney in the future.
Her controversial statements that led to her firing included questioning voter fraud claims, criticizing mask mandates, and making comments regarded by critics as transphobic and antisemitic. Carano has maintained that her posts were misunderstood and has spoken about the social backlash and "cancel culture" she experienced.
