Daisy Ridley says response to STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER was 'upsetting'

Daisy Ridley looks back at the reception of RISE OF SKYWALKER and the Kylo/Rey kiss. #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #daisyridley #starwars

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[eowynsisterdaughter]

She did the best possible job she could with the material given. The story is not her fault.

[Thornus_______]

I never held the actors for being responsible for it I think they did the best they could with what they had

[nikmar]

It's honestly a miracle with how bad her writing was, Daisy never seemed unlikable on screen. She is a good actress. The good parts that come from the character of Rey are attributed to Daisy, no one else.

[TJ_ax]

She’s a gem, no ego - no lies, no delusions.

[jumpingalaxies]

My God, an interview with an actor who speaks honestly, openly, and gives their personal perspective. Actually interesting and insightful. Love it.

[DFTNSHEXGRM]

You can tell she’s being as nice as she can be.. There’s a lot more that she wants to say but can’t.

[Novastar.SaberCombat]

It's always interesting to see how actors are credited with both the successes AND the failures of what is otherwise in the hands of writers, directors, producers, editors, marketers, etc. But that's just how it goes.

[scottgodlewski]

I can’t imagine being a part of something that a billion strangers have opinions on. It must be exhausting.

[andrewwatts]

The problem was NEVER Daisy Ridley. The criticism was the story, the writing, the character of Rey, the trashing of historic characters.

[usa_first]

I feel so bad for Daisy. It is so clear on how much she enjoyed doing Star Wars.

[rickyricardo]

I love how everyone learned from Hayden and isn’t blaming her

[Christian]

Coincidently, I rewatched it the other day. I have my issues with those movies. But I never blame her. I actually like Daisy Ridley. Is not her fault. She didn't write, produce and direct those movies. She was just doing the job she was hired for. Just like I have issues with Superman Returns but I don't blame Brandon Routh. I'll give the movie this, at least they tried to please fans. Because of the reception to the previous one. Is like JJ was, I heard you. It was silly Luke throwing the lightsaber away. They tried. And I'm not going to lie, seeing Lando on screen put a smile on my face.

[Stephen-unzd]

She is an actor. She arrived at her job and ACTED. Blame the people whose sole job was to make the story good

[surlyedi]

The problem was never the acting, it was the story, and the actors deserved a better story to be a part of.

[Ms-kn]

I just saw her new movie on Disney+, "Young Woman & The Sea" and i can tell you, Daisy has always been a great actress, "Young Woman & The Sea" proves what she can do at best when she's given the right material to work with. Feel so bad for the trainwreck that she went through in Star Wars when it's really not her fault at all

[Graywolf]

I will never deny not liking the sequels and thinking the writing was a dumpster fire. What I will NEVER say is that any of the actors were to blame. NONE OF THEM.
Daisy, John, Oscar, Rose; Mark, Harrison & Carrie's reunion...they all got shafted by others.
So, respect to the actors. Always.

[silver]

She is being diplomatic here. Anyone who watched that movie knows it was an editing nightmare. Really hope they give her a story and character that's worth telling in this next one. Just as much for her sake as for ours.

[JP-]

As much as I didnt like the sequel films, seeing little kids dressed as Rey and Kylo Ren at the Disney parks really and truly warms my heart.

[Alstanus]

Nothing against you, Daisy. Nothing against any of the actors. Many of us just found the writing to be totally incompetent.

[Salsa_Shark]

Imagine being cast as the lead in the 3 most anticipated movies ever and have it turn out this way.