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Famke Janssen Reflects on Her Iconic X-Men Role: "Never Asked to Reprise Jean Grey"
30 Oct
Summary
- Famke Janssen, known for playing Jean Grey in X-Men movies, is frequently asked about reprising the role
- Janssen says Marvel has never approached her to return as the character
- Despite the character's popularity, Janssen is surprised by the continued interest in Jean Grey
In 2025, Famke Janssen, a senior editor at Entertainment Weekly with 15 years of journalism experience, reflects on her time as the telepathic mutant Jean Grey in the X-Men movies. Janssen says that every time she does an interview, the question of whether she will return as Jean Grey comes up.
Despite the character's lasting impact, Janssen reveals that Marvel has never approached her to reprise the role. "Never. Never ever," she states. Janssen seems surprised by the continued interest in her portrayal of Jean Grey, acknowledging that it's "nice that people are still talking about her" even though it's been a long time since she last played the character.
