When it comes to the controversy over women’s objectification in Hollywood, Natalie Dormer and Chris Pratt are on opposite sides of the battlefield. While Pratt has raised concerns about the portrayal of women, especially in blockbuster films, Dormer—ever the fierce advocate for artistic integrity—has a different perspective. The Game of Thrones star, who is no stranger to playing complex and often provocative roles, defended the series, calling its portrayal of women ‘naturalistic’ and not exploitative.
In a world where opinions clash like swords in Westeros, Dormer’s stance is as bold as her characters, sparking a debate that’s as heated as a dragon’s breath. But to her, it’s just the way things are.
Natalie Dormer Shuts Down Chris Pratt’s ‘Objectification’ Views, Backs Game of Thrones’ Gritty Vibe
Natalie Dormer is stepping into the spotlight with a bold take on ‘women objectification’ on TV. The Game of Thrones star ain’t buying into Chris Pratt’s call for men to be objectified as much as women. In a chat with the Radio Times (via The Guardian), Dormer flipped the script, saying both genders face scrutiny on screen. She noted,
My personal experience has been to work on phenomenal jobs in which the men are objectified as much as the women.
The 42-year-old British actress’ comments came amidst a broader discussion on objectification in entertainment. While the Guardians of the Galaxy actor argued for equal objectification to balance the scales and Kevin Bacon humorously advocated for more male nudity, Dormer remained skeptical.
She defended Game of Thrones’ portrayal of s*x and violence, asserting that the show’s raw and naturalistic approach is integral to its storytelling. In an interview with the Telegraph, Dormer stated:
I think s*x and romance is a huge part of human motivation. So long as it’s informing the story, then I don’t see what the problem is. Obviously no one likes gratuitous s*x or gratuitous misogyny, the same way people shouldn’t like gratuitous violence.
But I think Thrones is quite good in that way. The violence is quite naturalistic. It’s not hyper-stylised. It’s not glamorised. And the s*x is quite real and dirty as well. It’s about those raw, visceral qualities of human life that make good drama.
The Forest actress believes that GoT’s depiction of both s*x and violence is refreshingly unvarnished. Her stance adds another layer to the ongoing conversation about gender portrayal in media, challenging the notion that objectification is a one-sided issue.
Natalie Dormer Joins the GoT Baby Boom, Secretly Welcomes Baby Girl
Game of Thrones’ queen Natalie Dormer has secretly slipped into motherhood! The actress and her partner, David Oakes, pulled a fast one on us all by welcoming a baby girl back in January.
Dormer spilled the beans on the That’s After Life podcast, joking that getting pregnant during the pandemic was basically the only thing to do. And she’s not alone. From Rose Leslie and Kit Harington to Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas, it’s like a Game of Thrones baby boom!
But let’s get real for a sec. Motherhood has totally changed Dormer’s world. She’s head over heels for her little one, but don’t get her started on sleep deprivation. It’s a whole new ball game, but she’s loving every minute of it.
Game of Thrones is available to watch on Max and Apple TV as of August 16, 2024.
