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Original ‘Supergirl’ Star Supports Milly Alcock Amid Box Office Setback: “Fierce, Strong and Great Comic Timing”

The Hollywood Reporter

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July 1, 2026

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Helen Slater was just 18 when she scored her acting debut for the 1984 movie before reprising the role as a de-aged version for 2023's 'The Flash': They could have just put a Barbie doll in, she quips of her return.

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That Park Place

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· Jun 23, 2026

Milly Alcock Doubles Down on Supergirl PRIDE Connection, Claims She’s “A Great Representation of What a Modern Woman Can Be”

The last thing Warner Bros. and DC Studios need right now is another headline pulling attention away from Supergirl‘s box office prospects and toward the culture war. Yet that is exactly where the conversation continues to go as star Milly Alcock once again highlighted the character’s connection to Pride Month and LGBTQ+ audiences during the [] The post Milly Alcock Doubles Down on Supergirl PRIDE Connection, Claims She’s “A Great Representation of What a Modern Woman Can Be” appeared first on That Park Place.

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· 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.

The Beat

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· Jun 24, 2026

Review: SUPERGIRL presents a messed up hero that we can all root for

SUPERGIRL features a strong performance by Milly Alcock, and many callbacks to movies and comics, in a worthy follow-up to SUPERMAN

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· Jun 29, 2026

Supergirl is battling more than just toxic fandom at the box office

Supergirl is battling more than just toxic fandom at the box office

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Supergirl’s Controversial Battle Song Was Added Last Minute Thanks to James Gunn (& Fans Aren’t Happy)

One of the biggest prevailing criticisms of Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl is the jarring decision to use a cover of a pop punk classic during Kara’s climactic battle with the Brigands and Krem of the Yellowhills. Even for those who loved the film – and the audience score of 76 confirms there’s a lot of them []

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· 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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