Marvel star Brie Larson has found support in fellow actor Samuel L. Jackson amidst a wave of toxic behavior from certain fans on social media. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Jackson discussed the online harassment that Larson faced after starring in the 2019 film Captain Marvel, which was targeted by trolls. Jackson praised Larson's resilience, stating that she is a "stronger person than people give her credit for."

"We bonded through the election while we were doing her movie when Donald Trump won," Jackson said. "She was broken and I was like, 'Don't let 'em break you. You have to be strong now.' Then, when she got 'Captain Marvel,' she called me and was like, 'They want me in the Marvel Universe. Should I do it?' And I was like, 'Hell yeah! Let's do it!'"

Addressing the detractors who targeted Larson online, Jackson expressed confidence that she would not allow their negativity to affect her. He referred to the individuals as "incel dudes" who resent strong women or Larson's feminist beliefs and her willingness to express them.