Zoë Kravitz has been riding the wave of success, especially since her role in 2022’s Batman alongside Robert Pattinson, and even snagging a spot on Time’s 100 Most Influential People list. But fame, as usual, comes with its share of trolls and detractors, eager to tarnish her rise to stardom.
Despite her impressive career trajectory from supporting roles in major films like X-Men: First Class and Mad Max: Fury Road to her pivotal role in the Fantastic Beasts series, it’s a decade-old interview that has resurfaced to stir up trouble. Critics seized upon comments Kravitz made about Jaden Smith back in 2013, where she expressed admiration for his maturity and style at a young age. However, her remarks about finding him “handsome” and speculating about hanging out when he’s older understandably raised eyebrows.
Kravitz, in the same breath, acknowledged the inappropriateness of her thoughts, but that nuance was lost on her detractors. Instead, some chose to label her in ways that overshadow her accomplishments and current success. Despite the noise, Kravitz seems largely unfazed, with the incident not significantly affecting her career trajectory.
While it’s clear she wishes she had chosen her words more carefully, it’s also apparent that this incident hasn’t derailed her career or diminished her popularity. In the grand scheme of things, it appears to be a minor blip in an otherwise illustrious career—a lesson, perhaps, in the perils of fame and the unforgiving nature of online scrutiny.
