"Why Are People Being So Evil?": Leslie Jones Recalls Horrific Backlash To 2016 Ghostbusters

Comedian and actor Leslie Jones reflects on the horrific backlash she faced due to her role in 2016’s Ghostbusters: Answer the Call. Helmed by Bridesmaids director Paul Feig, 2016’s Ghostbusters reboot saw Jones join a new team of paranormal investigators, starring alongside Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon. Even before the film premiered, the reboot attracted generated considerable controversy with various social media pundits attacking the film’s premise and mocking Feig’s decision to use an all-female cast. Jones herself became a target for excessive online vitriol, eventually prompting her to temporarily quit Twitter mere days after the film’s release.