Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly has issued sharp criticism of Australian actress Milly Alcock, casting blame on the star and her recent film, Supergirl, for the movie’s poor box office results. Speaking on her podcast, Kelly described the 26-year-old actress as "loathsome" and "very weird looking," while also making disparaging remarks about Alcock's stature and appearance.

Kelly questioned Alcock’s suitability in the lead role, stating that the actress appeared unusually small in size and that it was difficult to accept her portrayal of a powerful superhero. "This woman looks like she’s 5 foot (152cm). If she’s 5’1 (154cm), it’s a miracle," Kelly said. She further commented that Alcock’s previous role in the television series Game of Thrones did little to bolster her credentials, referring to the show as “soft porn” and dismissing Alcock’s comments about her experiences as “laughable.”

The former journalist linked the underperformance of Supergirl, which is projected to cost Warner Bros around $180 million, to what she described as audience fatigue with overt female empowerment themes. Kelly suggested that the so-called "girlboss era" felt forced and inauthentic to viewers, saying, “We’re over the forced-upon-us girlboss era. It’s not authentic. It’s not organic. We’re no longer buying it.” She emphasized that her critique was not against female empowerment itself, but rather the way it was being presented in the film.

Kelly also compared Alcock unfavorably to other actresses such as Rachel Zegler, known for her politically outspoken positions, and Gal Gadot, who starred in the highly successful Wonder Woman franchise, which grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide. According to Kelly, Alcock had “created problems for herself” through her own public statements, referencing a March Vanity Fair interview in which Alcock discussed the scrutiny women face in the entertainment industry and the "weird ownership of women’s bodies."

The remarks by Kelly have sparked discussion about the reception of gender-focused narratives in Hollywood as well as the boundaries of public criticism of actors’ personal appearances and professional choices. Alcock has not publicly responded to Kelly’s comments. Meanwhile, Supergirl’s box office struggle is viewed by some industry analysts as part of a larger trend where studios reassess the commercial viability of certain franchise projects amid shifting audience tastes.