New Delhi: Actress Lisa Haydon, who has till now got more pats on her back, received brickbats when a interview of hers went viral. Lisa, in the interview spoke in great detail about feminism. She then defended her statement in an Instagram post, only to delete it later.
The ‘Queen’ actress said that feminism is an overused word and that women have been given bodies to produce babies.
This is what Lisa said,
“I don't like the word feminist. I don't think women trying to be men is feminism. I also don't believe in being outspoken for the sake of it, or just to prove a point. Feminism is just an overused term and people make too much noise about it for no reason.”
“Women have been given these bodies to produce children, and the spirit and tenderness to take care of people around us. It's fine to be an outspoken and working woman. I don't want to be a man. One day I look forward to making dinner for my husband and children. I don't want to be a career feminist,”
she said.
As soon as the conversation went viral, Lisa lost thousands of fans. Many took to micro-blogging website to slam her statements that she doesn’t have the least idea about what feminism is. The fans she had earned after her portrayal of an independent single mother Vijayalakshmi in ‘Queen’; too blatantly disagreed with her.
Here are a few tweets:
After such an uproar on social media, any other celebrity would have rethought about their words. But, not Lisa. In a long Instagram post, Lisa stuck to what she said. She maintained that for a woman the biggest pride is to bring a life into the world.
Here is what her Instagram post read:
“All the hoopla being made about my “feminist” comment drives my point home. Instead of making so much noise, we should walk the talk! The best way to change the world is to start with ourselves. Live a life that paves the way for others who lack the same opportunities. I certainly strive to! My life speaks for itself. But, in our quest for feminism, let’s stay feminine! As a working woman, who takes pride in ambition and achievement, It’s important not forget that we are women made for the greatest role ever - bringing life into this world. And that is something to be proud of! Our true power lies in a gift we’ve been given that men will never have. Our bodies create life. If feminists have a problem with this. Feminism is not their real issue… Nature is!”
Lisa, however, deleted this post later. Maybe, she got conscious that this post would start controversies and cost not only her but her upcoming film, ‘Housefull 3’.
