Renowned for portraying iconic characters such as Superman and Geralt of Rivia in The 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.
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013)
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.
English actor Henry Cavill ignited 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,” he said before explaining how these issues manifest based on gender.
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“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.”
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“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 Witcher star has also shared his discomfort with unnecessary shirtless scenes in movies or shows.
Henry Cavill Expressed His Discomfort With Unnecessary Shirtless Scenes
Henry Cavill in The Tudors
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.”
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 series The Witcher.