“I do feel privileged to play Elektra, because definitely she is a strong female character. She's a strong character. It would be nice if eventually we'd just say she's a strong character, not a strong female character.”

Meaning

This reads as appreciation mixed with a broader critique of language. It suggests that the label itself can become limiting, because it keeps treating women’s strength as an exception instead of a basic quality. It lands in casting or criticism, where praise can still carry a small barrier by separating female excellence from excellence in general.

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Originally said in English.

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