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While Ridley had been relatively unknown before Star Wars, the character she portrayed—Rey—became highly polarizing. Many fans criticized her portrayal as bland and unconvincing, and the character herself was seen by some as unearned or lacking depth.
This widespread criticism seemed to follow Ridley, making casting directors wary and leading to a scarcity of opportunities. She mentions that she auditioned for multiple roles at the start of the following year but was met with silence, adding to her frustration.