July 26, 2024 8:07 pm

Kathleen Kennedy Says 'A Lot of Women' in Star Wars Struggle With 'Male Dominated' Toxic Fandom
Kathleen Kennedy Says 'A Lot of Women' in Star Wars Struggle With 'Male Dominated' Toxic Fandom

Kathleen Kennedy Says ‘A Lot of Women’ in Star Wars Struggle With ‘Male Dominated’ Toxic Fandom

Producer and president of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy has responded to the toxic side of the Star Wars fandom, saying women are much more likely to receive attacks online because of the fan base being so male dominated. Addressing the recent criticism from some of the fanbase towards the upcoming Disney+ series The Acolyte, Kennedy said that a lot of the women who step into Star Wars struggle with toxic fandom, with showrunner Leslye Headland the latest to bear the brunt.

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​Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy responds to the toxic side of the Star Wars fandom, saying women are much more likely to receive attacks online. Read More