Gina Carano just scored a big win against Disney. A judge ordered Disney to hand over secret details about how much other Star Wars actors get paid. This could prove Disney treated her unfairly for sharing conservative views. Carano’s fight is part of a growing pushback against woke companies silencing free speech.
Carano was fired from The Mandalorian in 2021 after comparing political hate to Holocaust persecution. Disney called her posts “abhorrent.” But male co-stars like Pedro Pascal compared Trump to Hitler and pushed radical politics without punishment. The court now says Disney must show if they paid her less or punished her harder for being a conservative woman.
Sage Steele, who beat Disney in her own free speech lawsuit, says this victory matters. Steele left ESPN after refusing to stay silent about vaccine mandates and woke politics. She warns Disney counts on employees staying scared. “The double standard is glaring,” Steele says. “They’ll fire conservatives but protect liberals who trash traditional values.”
Disney tried everything to crush Carano’s case. They delayed, filed appeals, and claimed free speech rights. Judges shot them down every time. Now Disney must reveal pay records for Pedro Pascal and others within 20 days. If the numbers show bias, Carano could win millions and her job back.
Hollywood’s hypocrisy is on full display. While Carano was canceled, Disney stood by Snow White star Rachel Zegler after she mocked the original film’s “creepy” love story. Zegler’s politics fit Disney’s far-left agenda, so rules don’t apply. Conservatives face one set of rules—liberals get a free pass.
Elon Musk’s X Corp is funding Carano’s lawsuit, calling it a battle for free speech. Musk has vowed to fight woke censorship. His support gives Carano the firepower to take on Disney’s expensive legal army. Fans cheer her courage, saying she’s exposing Disney’s partisan bullying.
The trial starts September 2025. If Carano wins, it could force Disney to stop policing employees’ beliefs. Steele’s victory paved the way—now Carano’s case might finish the job. “This isn’t just about me,” Carano said. “It’s about every American who’s tired of being silenced.”
Conservatives see Carano as a hero. While Hollywood elites mock her, she’s proving regular people can beat corporate giants. Her fight reminds Americans: free speech isn’t dead yet. Disney’s woke empire is shaking—and all it took was one woman refusing to back down.