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Amy Jo Johnsonis defending herself and explaining why she won’t be appearing in Netflix’s upcomingMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.
“Please stop saying I didn’t do reunion because of money,” Johnson, 52, wrote. “Simply not true. Maybe I just didn’t want to wear spandex in my 50s or couldn’t go to NZ for a month. Or none of ur beeswax.”
The actress played the iconic Pink Power Ranger Kimberly Hart in the first three seasons ofMighty Morphin Power Rangers, appearing in 138 episodes, perIMDB. She has also made several appearances as the character in Power Ranger movies and specials from 1993 to 1999.
At the time, Johnson paid tribute to the actor in anemotional Instagram livecommemorating his life. “All of his crazy voice messages on his suits, and then his sense of humor, his positivity. He was always just like constantly calling and texting me how proud he is of me,” she recalled. “I just [am] gonna miss him a lot, as so many of you guys are too.”
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However, Johnson did express excitement to see her fellowMighty Morphin Power RangerscostarsWalter Emanuel Jones(original Black Ranger Zack) andDavid Yost(original Blue Power Ranger Billy) in action again.
“Excited to see my pals@David_Yost & @Walterejones rock it though!! #PowerRangers,” Johnson replied to her original tweet.
In January,Entertainment Weeklyannounced that several members of the originalMighty Morphin Power Rangerscast were set to reunite for a scripted Netflix special in honor of the show’s 30th anniversary, including Jones and Yost.
Season 2 stars Steve Cardenas (second Red Ranger Rocky), Karan Ashley (second Yellow Ranger Aisha) and Johnny Yong Bosch (second Black Ranger Adam); as well as season 3’s Catherine Sutherland (second Pink Ranger Kat), will also be a part of the special.
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Alwayspremieres April 19 on Netflix.
source: people.com
