In July 2018, actor Ahmed Best, best known for his role as Jar Jar Binks, the controversial and much-maligned character from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, tweeted about the backlash he faced and his thoughts of suicide following that reaction.
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Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best opens up about the real effects of intense backlash
Sometimes people don’t realise that hating on a fictional character can have repercussions, particularly on the real human being playing the part.
Reminding us of this is actor Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars franchise, and who …