Emily Blunt hates words “strong female lead”

[Pikachu-qryb]

She just doesn’t want to play Mary Sue and I totally get it. Emily Blunt is one of the most underrated actresses ever. She can play anything! From campy comedy to violent thrillers.

[exkayjay]

A wise YouTube commenter once said "what we need isn't strong female characters, it's strong characters who happen to be female"

[CarlosRodriguez-dhmm]

A Quiet Place is a beautiful example of healthy Masculine and Feminine co-leads. They're just decent, capable people overcoming an overwhelming evil. Emily Blunt portrayed one of the strongest women I've seen in recent film as a wonderful, competent mother and wife.
Both parents were kick-ass in that movie, but I especially love her role. She's not a tough, toxic, jaded man in a woman's wig like so many other female leads are in Hollywood. She's awesome specifically because she's a kick-ass mom, not despite it.

[Korsav]

I mean, she's right. A lot of female protagonists written nowadays forsake the idea of being feminine as if it's some horrible characteristic for a female character and instead the writers try to achieve the same kind of "toxic masculinity" the writers claim to despise by making them less flawed and lacking depth.

[flameohotman]

That Korra praise was greatly unexpected, but is also greatly appreciated.

[Bread_Bug]

She has a good point. Many people think “strong female lead” just means “female who is strong” but it should mean “strongly written female character”

[federicoiglesias]

She really displayed this on sicario, were she's a tough woman but in certain situations very vulnerable.

[salazar]

She's not wrong. Hollywood has this idea that a strong woman needs to be emotionless and use male characters as a punching bag. In reality, though, a strong female character would be someone that overcomes flaws. I've seen this the best in video games. Kitana, Ellie, Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, Lara Croft, Tifa Lockhart, etc.

[ethankillion]

Wonder Woman is a strong female lead and shows emotion.

[DogesMemeFactory]

Well at least she’s “blunt” about it. 😂😂😂

[trispective.productions]

I love Emily Blunt! She is such a skilled actor!

[mentvltrillness]

An actress finally calling out lazy writing. 👏🏽 Meanwhile the MCU gets praised for it.

[promiseomiponle]

Interesting that the she hulk actor agrees with her while the show gets dragged for supposedly trying to portray that exact thing lol

[alexvineyard]

Funny considering She Hulk was pretty much a Marry Sue who’s only conflict was finding wifi and being catcalled

[quiet]

Emily blunts an actor who actually wants her talent to be put to use, unlike these mary sue' with no personality

[pabungus]

She is absolutely correct, I legit have nothing to add on her points.

[larryfoulkeofficial]

So ironic Tatiana agrees gives her she hulk role

[memonomoto]

My wife is one of the toughest people I know, been through some of the worst things a person can ever be put through. She's also one of the most feminine girls I know, takes like 2 hours to get dolled up just to go grocery shopping, lol. But I love her so much more. Being more masculine doesnt equal being stronger. We all have our strengths and weaknesses, the key is finding someone that complements who you are.

[Scott_Dunbar_II]

Look no further than her performance in Edge of Tomorrow (also called Live Die Repeat). Her character is strong and badass, but she isn't invincible, and she has a lot of emotional depth. If you've never seen it definitely check it out, it's one of my all-time favorites and pretty underrated imo.

[tge]

"Strong female character" is just code for "Character with actually toxic masculine traits and also boobs"