Odessa A’zion Fires Back at Trolls Over Wig Comment: “I’m Just Trying to Save My Funds”
Odessa A’zion has addressed the online backlash over her recent comments about not being able to afford high-end wigs. The actress, who starred in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme and Season 1 of Rachel Sennott’s TV comedy I Love LA, said she didn’t realize wigs carried such a stigma.
Speaking to Deadline on the Critics Choice red carpet, A’zion joked about the attention on her hair, saying, “There’s a whole debate, ‘Is it a wig? Is it not?’ I guess we’ll never know. No…I’m kidding.” That moment quickly went viral, racking up millions of views on social media platforms like X and TikTok.
A’zion explained that she had been trying to save money as an up-and-coming actor. “I talked about money, but then I don’t think that people realize that for a large majority of your career, you’re not making a lot of money. It’s not going too crazy, but knock on wood, there will be some changes. But that’s just what I meant when I said I’m trying to save my funds,” she said.
She clarified that the hair she wore at the Marty Supreme Los Angeles premiere was a wig, while at the New York premiere she wore her natural hair, which she styled for five hours. “Everyone thought it was a wig. And I’m like, ‘Guys, can I get a little credit here? I didn’t just put this on. This took me a hot minute,’” A’zion said.
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The young actress also reflected on her career and the kinds of roles she enjoys. She praised her Marty Supreme character Rachel Mizler, calling the role a dream part. “I really, really like playing roles like Rachel. She was such a dream role. I just thought she was so smart and calculated, and then she got to erupt… I like screaming, I like crying, I like going through real f*** up s****. That’s what’s fun to me,” she said. She added that she prefers playing dynamic, high-drama characters rather than more passive roles.
A’zion also shared that she is looking forward to continuing her work on I Love LA. “I think late summer is what I’ve been told” for the start of Season 2, she revealed.
Odessa A’zion’s comments highlight the pressures young actors face while balancing their careers and personal choices. She’s being candid about finances, her craft, and her desire to play challenging roles, which shows both determination and authenticity.
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