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Anthony Mackie has become a legend in the eyes of many. Long before he picked up the shield, his presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was celebrated, and fans absolutely adored what he signified in the franchise. Considering the inspiration that he has been for many, one cannot help but wonder who inspired him to become the person that he is today.
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With the release ofCaptain America: Brave New Worldbeing just around the corner, Mackie has been getting very nostalgic and emotional about the opportunity he now has in the MCU. Amid the conversation about this, the actor also talked about his father and the impact that he had on his life.
Anthony Mackie’s father came from simple beginnings
Recently,Anthony Mackiewas attending an event at the HBCU conversation reported bytheauccentralllc(viaX), where the actor spoke very candidly about his journey to becomingCaptain America. It is very evident that the title that he has today is very meaningful to him, and rightfully so.
My father was told he had to drop out of school in eight grade to pick cotton with my grandfather, and I’m Captain America. When you look at it that way, it hits different.
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At one point during his interview, he talked about his father, Willie Mackie. The actor confessed that when his father was in eighth grade, it was suggested to him that he should quit and work with Mackie’s grandfather to pick cotton.
The moment seemed to have been very formative for Mackie himself, as he pointed out that his family has come a long way from the financial difficulties that they faced decades ago. Now being a father of four, he is very well off and holds the title of one of the most respected and beloved superheroes of all time.
Anthony Mackie looked at his father as a very big inspiration
Long before the fame that he has today, Mackie gave an interview with DIYLife (viaWaybackMachine), where he talked about his father. He revealed that Willie Mackie was a carpenter and a roofer, having owned a roofing business.
Despite his success in his later life, the trials and challenges that he experienced in his early years seemed to have had a very great affect on Mackie’s late father. The business that he build was a product of very hard work and challenges, continuing to work just as hard even after he got the security.
My dad was very successful because he worked harder than everyone that worked for him.
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The actor also revealed that both he and his brother would work for their father for three years, which would have certainly contributed to his grounded personality. Willie Mackie passed away in 2005, but one can imagine that he would be very proud of his son for what he has achieved today.
Captain America: Brave New Worldwill be released in theaters on 14th February, 2025.
Ananya Godboley
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
