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Backlash Erupts Over Lara's Comment on Stranger Things Star

12/2/2025

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Lara, a KATSEYE member, faced backlash after commenting on Noah Schnapp's character in Stranger Things during a November 29 livestream.
She stated that Will Byers looks so hot, which ignited criticism connected to Noah Schnapp's pro-Zionism views amid the Gaza crisis.
Lara clarified she did not know Schnapp's background and was only expressing fandom.
Some critics argued she supported a show that is being boycotted.

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Lara, a KATSEYE member, faced backlash after commenting on Noah Schnapp's character in Stranger Things during a November 29 livestream.
She stated that Will Byers looks so hot, which ignited criticism connected to Noah Schnapp's pro-Zionism views amid the Gaza crisis.
Lara clarified she did not know Schnapp's background and was only expressing fandom.
Some critics argued she supported a show that is being boycotted.