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Scarlett Johansson poked fun at Marvel's sexism in an excellent SNL sketch

Take note, Marvel

May 3rd 2015, 1:45 PM 4,584 Views 3 Comments

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SINCE AVENGERS: AGE of Ultron invaded cinemas, there has been just one question on fans’ lips…

When are we getting a Black Widow movie?

Soooooo when is the Black Widow movie happening? @Marvel
— Jennifer Stone (@jenniferstone) April 29, 2015

Source: Jennifer Stone/Twitter

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Marvel has previously come under fire for its failure to make female-led films. Last week, it was criticised for the conspicuous lack of Black Widow merchandise.

Even Mark Ruffalo called them out on it.

.@Marvel we need more #BlackWidow merchandise for my daughters and nieces. Pretty please.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) April 29, 2015

Source: Mark Ruffalo/Twitter

Last night, Scarlett Johansson hosted Saturday Night Live and, over the course of the show, poked fun at Marvel’s relationship with women by starring in a sketch that imagined a romantic comedy starring Black Widow.

And it was hilarious.

Source: Saturday Night Live/YouTube

THANK YOU @SNL FOR THAT BLACK WIDOW SKIT TYSM
— caroline (@rickdeckards) May 3, 2015

Source: gracelord danvers/Twitter

#SNL trolls women stereotypes in Hollywood and the fact that Black Widow doesn't have her own movie. Perfection.
— Alison McQuade (@akmcquade) May 3, 2015

Source: Alison McQuade/Twitter

Take note, Marvel.

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Scarlett Johansson poked fun at Marvel's sexism in an excellent SNL sketch