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Dean Cain’s Online Attack on Supergirl Actress Sparks Backlash
6/10/2026, 10:44:10 PM
Social Media Flare-Up
Former “Lois & Clark” star Dean Cain, 59, posted on X after the Supergirl poster’s release, attaching a screenshot of Cha-Ka, a primitive hominid from *Land of the Lost*, and asking why Alcock “looks like this guy.” He later wrote that he found the meme amusing. The post was reposted on Reddit and platforms, prompting commentary.
Background and Political Alignment
Cain played Superman in the 1990s ABC series *Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman*. Since the 2010s he has aligned with the MAGA movement, endorsed Donald Trump in three elections, joined ICE as an “honorary” officer, and lists Superman’s motto “Truth, Justice, and the American Way” in his X biography.
Key Figures
- Dean Cain (59) – former television Superman, political commentator.
- Milly Alcock (29) – Australian actress cast as Supergirl in the upcoming DC film.
- James Gunn (59) – director.
Numbers and Reach
Cain’s thread generated at least 30 reposts and replies within two days. The age gap between Cain (59) and Alcock (29) was noted. The Cha-Ka image has become a recurring MAGA meme used to mock liberal figures, adding a political dimension to the critique.
Official Response
Director James Gunn addressed the criticism on Threads, stating that Alcock’s appearance follows the comic-book origin in which Supergirl gains powers after adolescence on a red-sun planet. Gunn emphasized that the design adheres to established source material and did not comment on Cain’s remarks.
Criticism & Opposition
X users labeled Cain’s comments misogynistic, noting that Alcock was described as the most conventionally attractive woman ever. Others argued the incident reflects hostility toward women, while some defended the humor as a reaction to a “clone-Sydney Sweeney” aesthetic. The discussion intersected with debates about MAGA-coded memes and gender representation in Hollywood.
Gaps and Unanswered Questions
No statement from Milly Alcock or the film’s studio appears in the sources. Observers differ on whether the meme constitutes a gender-based attack or a political jab. The absence of a studio response leaves the impact on the film’s marketing unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Dang it... I laughed,” — Dean Cain, X post
- “She is like the most conventionally attractive woman ever. We can’t win,” — X user
- “If the slim white blonde-haired blue-eyed girl is getting roasted, it just goes to show none of it matters; they just hate women.” — X user
- “As explained in Superman, the same way she gets drunk—she goes to a planet with a red sun. Not to mention, she was raised on a chunk of Krypton, so didn’t even experience superpowers until her teens,” — James Gunn, Threads post
