American - Actress | June 24, 1988 -
The world in which we live is diverse, and I think television and film should reflect that.
Candice Patton
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Iris is the Lois Lane of 'The Flash.' It's a really special role. Knowing they were willing to offer it to an African American - Iris is traditionally white - I knew how important this would be for so many people.
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My parents have always advocated doing what I love to do.
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I think people love the character of Iris West. I think a lot of fans are also excited that Iris West is now African-American. They want to see her be strong and intelligent and a love interest - and so people come out in full force to defend that and honor that. And I think that's cool.
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It's great to know that young black girls are seeing themselves on TV as leading ladies, and I'm part of that. It's just such an honor.
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I grew up with Batman and Superman but definitely in a cartoon and a movie kind of way. I was familiar with DC superheroes. I didn't know much about The Flash or anything about Iris West!
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