The Flash actor made that clear about his co-star on his Instagram Stories last night after several comments about her race made it into the comments on his Instagrams.
After responding to some of them, Grant took to his story to clarify that Candice will always be HIS Iris.
“Our Iris is an African American actress. She is black. She is beautiful and she is our Iris,” he stated. “She is Barry’s endgame…I have her back and always will have her back.”
Earlier that night, Grant responded back to trolls on one of his Instagrams who were taking issue (still) that Iris West was played by a POC on the series.
“I’m pretty sure I’ve made that pretty clear in every single interview I’ve given about our characters over the years,” he responded to one commenter. “…She knows I have her back. I will absolutely be better about denouncing the hideous remarks and not just blocking.”
Candice Patton is clapping back at a fan – for good reason!
The 31-year-old The Flash actress retweeted a fan that said he loved her work, but that LGBTQ+ characters are ruining television shows.
The fan’s tweet was in response to Candice tweeting about Euphoria. “I love that they have a trans consultant available on set for this actress. Love this character. 💜,” she wrote.
Here is what the fan wrote: “Candace I love your work but the CW shows like supergirl lesbian and trans . Arrow gay characters , both sexed legends lesbian , and now bat girl are all becoming obsessive flag waivers that’s ruining the shows not because it’s not valid because it’s ramming down throats .”
“Mark, You’ll be alright. I promise. I made it through my entire childhood and many years after that with mostly straight white heroes,” Candice responded.
“Thank you for supporting my work. I do appreciate that. 💜,” she thanked, before correcting his spelling of her name. “Candice**”
Reason #12432234 of why we LOVE Candice Patton!
Mark,
You’ll be alright. I promise. I made it through my entire childhood and many years after that with mostly straight white heroes.
Thank you for supporting my work. I do appreciate that. 💜
The three DC Comics stars joined Batman comic book writer, Tom King and DC Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee for a stop on the USO Tour to Camp Buehringon, Camp Arifjan and Camp Patriot to visit with soldiers.
Candice, Nafessa and Danielle spent days playing some fun trivia with the soldiers, as well as signing autographs and answering all their questions about their television shows.
“We spent 3 days visiting all 5 bases in Kuwait. Thank you to the @theuso @dccomics @warnerbrostv for this incredible experience,” Candice wrote on her Instagram. “Thank you to every service member here who shared their stories, their jobs, their hearts and their smiles with us. I am forever grateful for your service and your sacrifice to continue to protect our nation and our allies.”
Check out all the pics from their visit inside now!
Check out the trailer and stills from tonight’s new episode of The Flash, titled “Failure is an Orphan.”
With the meta-human cure ready to use, Barry (Grant Gustin) and Team Flash must figure out a way to subdue Cicada (Chris Klein) long enough to take it. Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) steps in to help with the plan.
FYI: Rowan is wearing a Reem Acra dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry earrings. Haley is wearing a Paco Rabanne dress and Jimmy Choo shoes. Liana is wearing a Coach dress and Stella Luna shoes. Danielle is wearing an Eloquii suit and an Artifact Eight clutch. Madelaine is wearing a Georges Hobeika dress and Jimmy Choo shoes. Emily A. is wearing a Walk of Shame dress, Vince Camuto shoes, Zoe Chicco, State Property and Eriness earrings, and Maya Brenner rings. Justin is wearing Brooks Brothers.Emily B. is wearing Max Mara.
Candice Patton keeps it chic while arriving for Vanity Fair and Lancôme’s Toast Women In Hollywood event on Thursday night (February 21) in West Hollywood, Calif.
The Flash actress was joined by Skai Jackson and Black Lightning‘s Nafessa Williams, as well as Storm Reid, where they celebrated Zendaya‘s new ambassadorship for the beauty brand.
Candice Patton steps out in a gorgeous gown for Entertainment Weekly’s Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees Party held at Chateau Marmont over the weekend in Los Angeles.
FYI: Jessica accessorized her look with Beth Miller Collection and XIVKarats jewelry and Pollice Lee heels. Candice wore a Haney dress, Tyler Ellis clutch and Christian Louboutin heels. Adelaide wore a Dafna May dress, Stuart Weitzman heels, jewelry from Swarovski and a Sanayi313 bag. Chandler wore a RED Valentino dress with Stuart Weitzman heels. Nafessa is wearing a Hearts On Fire necklace.
