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Daniella Penita, who plays Faye Valentine, responded to the negative feedback with a somewhat cheeky and provocative attitude. In an interview with Deadline, she explained that her video response was "definitely in the spirit of Faye." She dismissed critics as "very vocal trolls," suggesting that their criticisms were baseless or driven by negativity rather than genuine critique.
Penita also defended her attitude and the tone of her response, stating she wanted to "clap back with that video" rather than remain silent—implying that staying quiet might have been perceived as tacit acceptance of criticism. She further claimed that her reaction was supported by Steve Blum, who voices Spike Spiegel, and that it was a way for her to stand up for her portrayal.