Buffy Fans support after Charisma Carpenter criticizes spin-off show angel.
The actor who played Cordelia Chase on both series shared her take on the spinoff after being tagged in a Twitter post depicting an old photo of actor Matthew Perry and her mother Suzanne.
A Twitter user drew a comparison between Perry’s mother and Carpenter, writing:
Carpenter responded to the tweet, stating: angel Season 4. Only this time, I’m giving birth to someone older than me, and I’m some kind of Keanu Reeves-hating demon.
The actor was referencing two things: one was Perry’s recent comments on The Matrix and John Wick actor Reeves in his memoir.
of friend After the stars raise their eyebrows Repeatedly questioning why other actors die when Reeves is still alive. he sorry for commenting later, said in a statement: “I’m actually a huge Keanu fan. I just picked a random name, my mistake. I apologize. I should have used my own name instead.”
Carpenter also referenced the fourth season’s bizarre storyline. angel, she becomes pregnant and gives birth to a full-grown woman named Jasmine (Gina Torres). Jasmine can hypnotize anyone she meets.
angel Season 4 has been generally vilified by fans who feel justified following Carpenter’s tweet.
“Season 4 got Cody so dirty!” wrote one fan, another calling her comment “the worst burn I’ve ever heard.”
“You were the best part angelwhat happened to Cody at the end was disgusting,” one Twitter user said in support of Carpenter, with an additional fan writing: “We’re not talking about Angel season 4..that’s to me. Waited for my daughter to fall asleep.
In 2021, Carpenter detailed several alleged instances of showrunner Joss Whedon “abusing his powers” with her on both shows, adding, “Since his early career, Carpenter has been a foe.” created a toxic and toxic work environment.”
She also accused Whedon of abusing her after discovering she was pregnant.
Carpenter previously said of the season: Newsweek: “I wasn’t crazy angel Season 4, but my pregnancy threw things for a loop. “
Whedon has yet to respond to Carpenter’s allegations.