" For a few months , I thought my career was over . "
Erin Moriartyis a force to be reckoned with on and off the screen.
Erin portrays the superhero turned revolutionary feminist icon Starlight on Amazon Prime Video’s hit TV show,The Boys.
But, her TV character’s fight against bigotry and hate became all too real when she facedonline criticism, notably earlier this year, for her appearance.
In aNew YorkTimesinterview, Erin shared how she’s doing after facing online bullying. “For a few months, I thought my career was over,” she said.
“Because there was so much attention brought to something that I was told never to address.”
Back in January 2024, Erin responded toMegyn Kellyafter the former Fox News host accused her of having an “addiction” to plastic surgery.
The news host appeared to be gathering her information of unverifiedonline hatetoward Erin for an alleged change in her appearance from trolls who claimed they were fans ofThe Boys.
Erin responded in a now-deleted Instagram to the intense accusations. “This is something I truly never anticipated writing,” she began. “We’re all subject to levels of bullying throughout our lives but I am horrified, and I felt that I deserved to take a second to address these things.”
“How utterly misinformed, inaccurate, and clickbait seeking people who we follow and consider to be informed is appalling.”
Now, the 29-year-old actor, with incredible support from her real fans and coworkers, has returned to social media with a force behind her to drown out the negativity.
“Now, I’m not heartbroken. I’m galvanized.”
Read the full interviewhere.
Season 4 ofThe Boysis streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
