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Milly Alcock talks about battling the fear of taking on 'Supergirl' role
Milly Alcock stars as Kara Zor-El, better known as "Supergirl", in the latest installment of James Gunn's expanding DC Universe. (June 22) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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ArcaMax
· Jun 23, 2026
Milly Alcock: Supergirl is a great representation of modern women
Milly Alcock has explained what she likes about her Supergirl character.
Variety
· Jun 23, 2026
Milly Alcock Embraces Queer Readings of ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Loves’ How the Movie Ditches a Romance Storyline: ‘A Great Representation of a Modern Woman’
Milly Alcock is embracing queer interpretations of Supergirl. At the world premiere of “Supergirl” on Monday night, the star explained why she believes Kara Zor-El has become such a meaningful character for LGBTQ+ fans. “I’ve had a few people ask me about her because it’s Pride Month and all that, and I think that she’s []
Associated Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Is Milly Alcock's 'Supergirl' LGBTQ+?
After repeated questions about the sexual orientation of the new "Supergirl," actor Milly Alcock takes a guess. #MillyAlcock #Supergirl
That Park Place
· Jun 23, 2026
Milly Alcock Admits She’s Never Seen Helen Slater ‘Supergirl’ Film – Reveals Favorite Super Hero Movie
Milly Alcock is not the first actress to bring Supergirl to the big screen. In 1984, Helen Slater portrayed the Girl of Steel in a film that sought to build on the success of Christopher Reeve's Superman series. The post Milly Alcock Admits She’s Never Seen Helen Slater ‘Supergirl’ Film – Reveals Favorite Super Hero Movie appeared first on That Park Place.
JFeed
· Jul 2, 2026
"Supergirl" Is a Bloated, Charmless Mess That Wastes Its Best Asset
Supergirl review: Milly Alcock shines but a paper-thin revenge plot, wasted supporting cast and a botched climax sink the DCU's second chapter.
Irish Star
· Jul 1, 2026
Original Supergirl star shares supportive selfie amid Milly Alcock box office flop
Helen Slater, the original Supergirl star who played Kara Zor-El in the 1984 DC film, shared a glamorous snap showing her support for Milly Alcock's new Supergirl movie
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Related coverage for "Milly Alcock talks about battling the fear of taking on 'Supergirl' role": ArcaMax — Milly Alcock: Supergirl is a great representation of modern women. Variety — Milly Alcock Embraces Queer Readings of ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Loves’ How the Movie Ditches a Romance Storyline: ‘A Great Representation of a Modern Woman’. Associated Press — Is Milly Alcock's 'Supergirl' LGBTQ+?. That Park Place — Milly Alcock Admits She’s Never Seen Helen Slater ‘Supergirl’ Film – Reveals Favorite Super Hero Movie. JFeed — "Supergirl" Is a Bloated, Charmless Mess That Wastes Its Best Asset. Irish Star — Original Supergirl star shares supportive selfie amid Milly Alcock box office flop