Ex-Superman actor Dean Cain faces backlash for mocking Supergirl star Milly Alcock

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10 Jun 2026 • 7:02 PM MYT
The Independent
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Ex-Superman actor Dean Cain faces backlash for mocking Supergirl star Milly Alcock

  • Dean Cain, known for his 1990s portrayal of Superman, is facing criticism for his comments about lead Supergirl star Milly Alcock.
  • Cain reshared a photo of the 26-year-old, asking: “Wait… if Supergirl's skin is bulletproof, how does she have ear piercings?”
  • He also replied to a follower’s criticism of Alcock’s appearance, in which they compared the actor to Land of the Lost character Cha-Ka, saying: “Dang it. I laughed."
  • Many have defended Alcock, with one Reddit user commenting: “Do men really have to do this hate campaign thing anytime a woman leads a superhero movie?”
  • Cain also appeared in the CW Supergirl series, starring as Dr Jeremiah Danvers, the adoptive father of Superman’s cousin Supergirl/Kara Danvers.

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