Melanie Lynskey Isn't Letting Internet Trolls Get Her Down After Her Guest Role on HBO's 'The Last of Us'

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Melanie Lynskey Isn't Letting Internet Trolls Get Her Down After Her Guest Role on HBO's 'The Last of Us'
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Why would anyone even make a TV show or a movie without Melanie Lynskey in it? Like, what would be the point? MelanieLynskey

Expect to see a lot more of Melanie Lynskey. A spectacular actress with a reputation for being one of the kindest people in Hollywood, Lynskey has stayed booked and busy for much of her career. Recently, something has shifted positively for the New Zealand-born actress. With her leading role in Showtime’s highly-reviewed Yellowjackets, her portrayal of Betty Gore opposite Jessica Biel as Candy Montgomery in Candy, and her latest appearance on The Last of Us, Lynskey is super hot right now.

Model Adrianne Curry posted a now-deleted tweet of a screenshot of Lynskey from a magazine shoot saying, “her body says life of luxury…not post apocalyptic warlord. Where is Linda Hamilton when you need her?” The comment was uncalled for, unfounded, and honestly, pretty silly. What does a post-apocalyptic warlord look like? Your guess is as good as mine, and I hope neither of us ever find out.

ADVERTISEMENT — Melanie Lynskey February 8, 2023 The actress expanded even more in a Twitter thread shortly after, calling out the ridiculous expectations for women in leadership positions, both real and fictional. She said she viewed this role as an opportunity to act out “...a future in which people start listening to the person with the best ideas…” And continued by tweeting, “I wanted her [Kathleen] to look like she should have a notepad on her at all times.

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