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The commentary also touches on the attitudes of actors and actresses involved in these projects. The speaker criticizes Zegler’s comments for their self-righteous tone, suggesting that her focus on social justice and political correctness detracts from genuine artistry. They also mock her declaration of being “the fairest of them all,” emphasizing that her casting is not about beauty but about virtue—an assertion the speaker finds absurd.
Moreover, the speaker criticizes celebrities like Zegler for engaging in social activism or political posturing—such as comments on ongoing actor and writer strikes—viewing it as staged virtue signaling that overlooks the real struggles faced by less-famous industry workers.