Out of all the five teenagers with attitude Alpha (voiced by Richard Steven Horvitz) chose to save the world, one always stood out to diehard fans the most. Johnson's performance as the formidable and stylish Kimberly Hart consistently solidified the themes of teamwork and justice that "Power Rangers" highlights. She quickly became a feminist icon of the series who was capable, empathetic, independent. It's hard to imagine "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" without her but the upcoming "Once & Always" won't feature the first Pink Ranger.
On Twitter, Johnson sheds some light on why she won't be returning in pink with her fellow rangers. "For the record I never said no ... I just didn't say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in-store! Looking forward to watching my friends kick ass!" She loving adds the kissy face emoji in support of her former co-stars.
While it's extremely disappointing that the actress won't be returning to "Power Rangers," it's also bothersome that she was given less than she felt she deserved. As a foundational part of the original series, the anniversary will be bittersweet without Johnson battling alongside the colorful heroes. Additionally, the first Red Ranger, Austin St. John (Jason), will also be excluded for controversial legal reasons following the pandemic. However, even with these notable omissions, fans are still excited for a surely explosive celebration of the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" 30th Anniversary.
