Kristen Stewart Fires Back at Critics Over Rolling Stone Cover Controversy
Following the release of her provocative Rolling Stone cover, Kristen Stewart has spoken out against the backlash it received during a recent appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”
The controversy arose when Colbert revealed that CBS had requested not to show the cover on his show, prompting Stewart to address the issue head-on. Despite the network’s concerns, Colbert defied the request and displayed the cover for his audience.
During the conversation, Stewart highlighted a double standard in society’s perception of female sexuality compared to male counterparts. She expressed frustration with the sexist and homophobic criticisms directed at the image, pointing out that similar depictions of male sexuality often go unchallenged.
Colbert echoed Stewart’s sentiments, noting that the cover did not surpass the level of explicitness commonly seen on magazine covers. He suggested that the negative reaction stemmed from societal expectations regarding female sexuality.
Stewart’s bold response to the critics was clear: “Fuck you.”
The Rolling Stone cover coincided with the release of Stewart’s latest film, “Love Lies Bleeding,” adding fuel to the discussion surrounding her public image.
Variety has reached out to CBS for comment on the matter.
The clip from “The Late Show” featuring Stewart’s interview can be viewed below.