Morena Baccarin, celebrated for her iconic roles in sci-fi classics like Stargate, began basking in the limelight like never before, following her appearance in Ryan Reynolds’ blockbuster hit Deadpool. Appearing as the flawless Vanessa Carlysle since the 2016 installment, the actress experienced a dramatic surge in public recognition, eclipsing even her acclaimed work in the science fiction realm.
However, with newfound fame comes its own set of quirks. While the actress embraced her success, Morena Baccarin also encountered some of the most bizarre fan requests. Amidst the adoration, Baccarin recalled a peculiar trend where fans began asking her to marry them. Despite the actress being married to Ben McKenzie, fans couldn’t stop their strange and unsolicited proposals.
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool Outshined Morena Baccarin’s Sci-Fi Legacy
Fans of Morena Baccarin are no strangers to her impressive resume filled with sci-fi projects. Better call her the sci-fi queen, for Baccarin clearly has a penchant for the genre, following her repeated roles in The Twilight Zone and Firefly. Well, apart from appearing in the series, the actress has also graced the silver screen with her roles in the sci-fi realm including, Greenland, Serenity, and Stargate.
However, surprisingly, despite her iconic performances in the above-mentioned projects, Morena Baccarin garnered the most fame out of her role in Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool film series. Although the actress consistently captivated audiences with her roles in the eerie world of Stargate and the gritty drama of Gotham, nothing solidified her status as a household name like her role in Deadpool.
Initially appearing as Vanessa Carlysle in Ryan Reynolds‘ 2016 installment Deadpool, Morena Baccarin thereafter reprised her role throughout the film series. Undoubtedly, the film’s explosive success not only garnered her widespread acclaim but also brought a new level of fame and attention, which sometimes had its own peculiarities. Baccarin thus reflected on the strange fan encounters, following her role in Deadpool.
Morena Baccarin Received Surreal Fan Proposal with a Surge in Fame
Speaking with Express UK, Morena Baccarin recalled some of the most bizarre fan encounters she has experienced, particularly since the release of Deadpool. Addressing how she is accustomed to fans geeking out when they meet her due to her extension works in the sci-fi genre, Baccarin mentioned that she had never experienced something so surreal as she did after shooting to popularity with Ryan Reynolds’ blockbuster.
The actress mentioned how her interactions with fans went from normal expressions of love and admiration to unsolicited marriage proposals, Morena Baccarin admitted to being bewildered by the whirlwind experience that came along with her extraordinary Deadpool fame. Baccarin revealed how fans made bizarre marriage requests despite knowing about her happy married life with actor Ben McKenzie.
I’ve had some strange fan encounters, that’s for sure. Nothing threatening or terrible but sometimes people ask me to marry them, which is a little odd.
Eventually, despite these unusual requests, Morena Baccarin remained grounded and focused on her personal life, which includes her relationship with Ben McKenzie, as well as raising their kids – Frances and Arthur, plus Baccarin’s son, Julius (from Austin Chick).
The Deadpool films are currently available to watch on Disney+
