Henry Cavill once felt the wrath of the internet for his scandalous thoughts on the #MeToo movement (Image Source – Instagram)
Former Superman actor Henry Cavill is a global figure with a strong fan base, and with a large number of fans comes great responsibility. The actor has had his share of controversies. He once faced backlash for his statements about the #MeToo movement and had to apologize for his statement. Scroll below for the deets.
Although Cavill is known for his polite demeanor, this definitely came as a shock to people. In an interview with GQ Australia, he shared his opinion on the movement. “Things have to change, for sure, in terms of men’s behavior,” he said. It is also important to keep the good things, which were characteristic of the past, and get rid of the bad things.
Henry Cavill has come under fire for saying how women should be treated. “There’s a traditional approach to it, which is nice,” he said. “I think women should be wooed and pursued, but maybe I’m old-fashioned for thinking that. It’s very difficult to do if there are certain rules in place.” “Because then it’s like, ‘Well, I don’t want to talk to her because I’ll be called a rapist or something,'” the actor added.
“So you’re like, ‘Forget it, I’ll call my ex-girlfriend instead,’ and then go back to the relationship that never worked out,” Cavill added. But it’s safer than throwing myself into the fires of hell because I’m a person in the public eye, and if I go and flirt with someone, who knows what will happen? However, this did not bode well with netizens, who criticized the Man of Steel actor for his statements.
He issued a statement to CNN apologizing for the statement. “After seeing the reaction to an article in particular about my feelings about dating and the #metoo movement, I just wanted to apologize for any confusion and misunderstanding this may have caused,” Henry Cavill said in his apology.
It also said: “Insensitivity was never my intention. In light of this, I would just like to make it clear and assure everyone that I have always and will continue to hold women in the highest regard, regardless of the type of relationship, whether it is a friendship, professional or significant other.” .
He concluded the statement by adding: “I will never intend to be disrespectful in any way or form. This experience taught me a valuable lesson regarding the context and nuances of editorial freedoms. I look forward to clarifying my position in the future on a very important topic that I wholeheartedly support.
On the professional front, Henry Cavill was last seen in a special cameo role in Deadpool & Wolverine as Wolverine’s replacement. It was released on July 26.
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