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Adding fuel to the fire, some of Stenberg's comments came under scrutiny due to an older interview where she expressed controversial views about white people. Many fans believed she had made these remarks recently in relation to The Acolyte, leading to accusations of hypocrisy and wrongful labeling. However, it was later clarified that she had spoken these words in a 2018 interview about her role in "The Hate U Give," a film addressing racial issues. Critics argue that such comments are being weaponized to stoke division and justify the hostility toward her and the series.