In Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Jessica is introduced as the femme fatale, a trope designed to be ogled and suspected. The narrative immediately weaponizes her sexuality against her. She works at the seedy Ink & Paint Club, a venue where she is objectified nightly, singing "Why Don’t You Do Right?" to a room of leering, anthropomorphic wolves and human gamblers.

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Disclaimer: This article is an analytical piece on a fictional character and does not refer to any real person. The term "abuse" is used in the context of thematic critique of media tropes, industry objectification, and fictional relationship dynamics.

Jessica Rabbit's lifestyle, as depicted in the film, is one of luxury and fame. She lives in a luxurious home with her husband and is a star of the cartoon world. However, her lifestyle is also marked by the pressures of being a sex symbol and the objectification she faces in her career.

Outside the fictional narrative, the real-world "abuse" of Jessica Rabbit lies in the legacy of her creation. She was designed by animators as the ultimate male fantasy—with proportions (102-56-86) that would require the removal of ribs to achieve in reality. For decades, the "Jessica Rabbit lifestyle" has been a cultural shorthand for women undergoing dangerous cosmetic procedures, waist training, and disordered eating to mimic a literal cartoon impossibility.

Jessica Rabbit's character can be seen as a performance of femininity, with her exaggerated feminine traits and seductive nature being used to navigate a patriarchal society. This performance is problematic, as it reinforces the notion that women must conform to certain expectations and norms in order to be accepted.