Fangirl is a term sometimes used to mock women and girls when they show excitement toward something they like. As much as we’ve tried to reclaim the word, calling someone a “fangirl” can still have negative connotations. It can infantilize and belittle our interests and can make people feel embarrassed to talk about the things they love. That’s why the inclusion of characters like Kate Bishop and Kamala Khan in the MCU is so important. In Hawkeye and Ms.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Like many young MCU fans, Kate and Kamala have grown up with the influence of the Avengers and what their brand of heroism represents. Kate was inspired to take up archery and martial arts as a child after watching Hawkeye take on aliens with his bow and arrow in the Battle of New York. But this wasn’t just some passing hobby for Kate. She has won numerous awards for her skills and is able to hold her own in her first real fight against the Tracksuit Mafia.
Even though Kamala hasn’t met Carol yet, she still finds ways to embody her bravery and confidence. Outside of wearing Captain Marvel cosplay, Kamala feels empowered to stand up for herself at school and her mosque and to ask her parents’ permission to go to a party. She shows courage when she dives headfirst into trying to help others with her powers, despite not knowing how to control them yet.
Not only is Kamala Khan a superfan of The Avengers, but outside the world of the MCU, Ms. Marvel actress Iman Vellani is also a self-proclaimed Marvel fangirl. Between the red carpet interview where she gushes over Robert Downey Jr. and Kevin Feige teasing her for watching WandaVision on her phone on set between takes because she just couldn’t wait, it’s clear that Vellani is just as enthralled by this universe as the character she plays.
These young women show us that embracing fandom isn’t just some juvenile fantasy, but rather a source of community, belonging, and empowerment. Like Kate, Kamala, and Iman, I’ve grown up watching these heroes. I saw Iron Man in theaters when I was ten years old, and still feel giddy whenever the Marvel Studios theme and logo flash across the screen.
It’s not at all a bad thing
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