Emily Bett Rickards was inspired by Mildred Burke.
Burke's biopic, 'Queen Of The Ring', is in theaters now and boasts a cast that includes wrestlers like Toni Storm, Britt Baker, Naomi, and Mickie James.
The titular character of Mildred Burke is played by 'Arrow' star Emily Bett Rickards. While speaking with Denise Salcedo for a new interview, Rickards stated that the character of Burke inspired her in many different ways.
“She not only was inspiring to me in so many ways, she was a challenge. She challenged me to walk differently, talk differently. She’s always in my head now, if I’m ever going to give up, she’s the voice that comes into my head. Yeah, she’ll stay with me for a very long time and I’m so grateful and honored I had the chance to get to know her.”
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