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Renowned for portraying iconic characters such as Superman and Geralt of Rivia inThe Witcher, Henry Cavill has not only captivated audiences with his onscreen charisma but has also been vocal about various issues inherent in the life of a public figure. One notable instance is when he called out the double standards surrounding catcalling, highlighting the often-overlooked discomfort men experience when they are objectified.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Cavill candidly shared his experience with such things, emphasizing the need to acknowledge and address these pervasive double standards.
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Henry Cavill Called Out the Prevalent Double Standards on Objectification
English actorHenry Cavillignited a conversation about the double standards related to catcalling and objectification as he shared his thoughts on the issue in an interview with The Sunday Times.“I do think there’s a bit of a double standard, you know,”hesaidbefore explaining how these issues manifest based on gender.
“I mean, if a girl shouts something like ‘Oi, love, fancy a shag?’ to me as I walk past I do sometimes wonder how she’d feel if a builder said that to her.”
However, he did acknowledge that he would not feel as threatened as a woman in such situations. Sharing his own experience with catcalling, he shared that although he is not bothered by such comments, he does not find them pleasing when he is with his girlfriend.
“I don’t mind it unless I’m with my girlfriend and someone is being complimentary to me in order to disrespect her,”he told the outlet. In addition to being subjected to such comments in public,The Witcherstar has also shared his discomfort with unnecessary shirtless scenes in movies or shows.
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Henry Cavill Expressed His Discomfort With Unnecessary Shirtless Scenes
Along with his venture into DC movies and Netflix’sThe Witcher,Henry Cavill also gained recognition for the historical drama seriesThe Tudors.When asked if he felt uncomfortable doing shirtless scenes in the show in an interview onElle, he shared,“Are you kidding me? I had to start telling the producers, “Stop making me take my clothes off.”
He further explained how his character’s development in the show did not affect him going shirtless in scenes, stating,“My character has changed. He’s a morose, depressed dude.”However, the producers insisted on incorporating such scenes, saying that“people love it.”
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While he acknowledged flattery in being admired for his physique, he claimed that just because people like seeing him shirtless, he would not be doing it all the time. This stance aligns with his decision to refrain from shirtless scenes even in the widely acclaimed Netflix seriesThe Witcher.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
