The lead actress in the upcoming Supergirl film has stirred controversy with her remarks about society’s peculiar sense of ownership over women’s bodies.
Millie Alcock, a 25-year-old Australian actress, made her comments in an interview featured in Vanity Fair, which comes out just before her movie, based on the well-known comic character, hits theaters.
“These movies are so bad that we have to start attacking the fans before the movies are even released.”
When asked if she anticipated a negative response from fans concerning her role as Supergirl, Alcock reflected on her previous experiences as a young actress in the Game of Thrones prequel.
“Simply being a woman in that environment made me realize how judgmental people can be. There’s this odd sense of ownership over women’s bodies that we’ve all just accepted,” she remarked.
“I mean, there’s not much I can do about it. I can only be myself,” she continued.
Her unusual comments sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many users mocking her claims.
One popular response noted, “The movie hasn’t even premiered yet, but folks are already shouting about bigotry and sexism. That’s precisely what it is.” read.
Another critic remarked, “These movies are so problematic that they need to start attacking fans before they’re even out.” said.
There’s also confusion about her lack of enthusiasm for the character. One user commented, “It’s odd that she hasn’t expressed how much she loves this character. It feels all about her, and that’s what fans dislike.” replied.
“If I were the production team, I’d keep these people quiet before they ruin the film. Let them take a dive on their own,” another user remarked. said.
One commentator pointed out, “The Supergirl TV series was quite successful and ran for multiple seasons. Some people in Hollywood seem a bit out of touch.” said.
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Despite the backlash, some people supported her remarks.
“She’s not entirely wrong. There are already bizarre comments being directed at Millie, from claims about her being ‘not sexy enough’ to outright body shaming her. It really highlights her point about society feeling entitled to critique women in these roles,” shared one supporter. said.
“Supergirl” is set to premiere in theaters on June 26th.
