AceShowbiz - Robin Wright has spoken out to defend her portrayal of Jenny Curran in the critically acclaimed film "Forrest Gump". In a candid interview with The New York Times, Wright addressed criticisms labeling Jenny as an "anti-feminist" archetype and took a firm stand against such interpretations.

In the discussion with her "Forrest Gump" co-star, Tom Hanks, Wright was asked if she believed Jenny's fate was a form of punishment for her freewheeling lifestyle. "No! It's not about that," Wright firmly stated.

She emphasized that Jenny's actions and eventual death should not be viewed as a simple moral judgment. Instead, Jenny's journey is deeply rooted in her complex past, including a traumatic childhood marked by abuse.

"People have said she's a Voldemort to Forrest. I wouldn't choose that as a reference, but she was kind of selfish." Wright explained.

In the film, Jenny embarks on a turbulent life path, which involves drug use, sex work, and fleeting relationships following childhood abuse. She ends up suffering from a terminal illness.

Wright expressed that while Jenny's choices were indeed self-centered at times, they also stemmed from her search for freedom and escape from her traumatic past. "She was so promiscuous - that was the selfishness that she did to Forrest. He was in love with her from Day 1. And she was just flighty and running and doing coke and hooking up with a Black Panther." Wright noted, shedding light on the character's motivations.

Despite the controversies, Wright highlighted the enduring sweetness of Jenny and Forrest's relationship. "And then she gets sick and says, 'This is your child. But I'm dying.' And he still takes her: 'I'll take care of you at Mama's house.' I mean, it's the sweetest love story,"she added.

Tom Hanks also weighed in on the conversation, expressing relief that no sequel was made for the iconic film. "It is this extraordinary amalgam that stands completely on its own and never has to be repeated. And thank God we never bothered trying to make another one. Why put a hat on a hat?" Hanks remarked, reflecting on the unique legacy of their work.

Both Wright and Hanks have recently reunited with their "Forrest Gump" director, Robert Zemeckis, for their new film "Here". The project, based on a 2014 graphic novel, explores the lives of a married couple across decades, with the help of AI-supported de-aging technology.

The chemistry between Wright and Hanks seems as strong as ever. "We just picked up right where we left off. I'm going to say we love each other because we're so easy with each other," Hanks shared about their collaboration on "Here".