Journalist Megyn Kelly has publicly criticized Australian actress Milly Alcock, the star of the new "Supergirl" film, questioning her appearance and suitability for the superhero role. Kelly made the remarks on her podcast, "The Megyn Kelly Show," where she also discussed the film's box office performance.
Kelly described Alcock as "very weirdly small" and questioned the casting choice to portray her as a "fierce superhero." The journalist also referenced Alcock's roles in "House of the Dragon," a prequel to "Game of Thrones," which Kelly characterized as "soft porn."
Kelly also commented on Alcock's recent interview with Vanity Fair, where the actress discussed criticism of her looks after being cast as Supergirl. Alcock stated that such criticism often comes from anonymous online accounts and that she prioritizes the opinions of those who matter, suggesting that if she is "pissing the right kind of people off, you're doing okay."
In her podcast, Kelly also critiqued the feminist themes present in the "Supergirl" film, calling it a "forced-upon-us girlboss era" that lacks authenticity. She stated, "It's not that women can't be empowered and fierce and all the great things. It's just, stop forcing it on us in the form of Supergirl."
The "Supergirl" film has reportedly faced a significant box office loss. The movie, released globally last month, is projected to lose approximately $100 million after a disappointing opening weekend.
Alcock's casting has drawn criticism from some corners, with some online commentators focusing on her appearance. This backlash has also seen actor Dean Cain, who previously played Superman, face criticism for appearing to mock Alcock's appearance in response to a social media comparison. Cain later clarified that he did not call Alcock ugly but did not express concern over the backlash.