Kristen Stewart.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Kristen Stewartis speaking out against the haters.TheLoves Lies Bleedingstar, 33, called criticism of her newRolling Stonecover “sexist and homophobic” as she discussed the negative reactions over the January photo shoot onThe Late Show with Stephen Colberton Monday.
While discussing the topic on the show, hostStephen Colbertbrought out a picture of the cover to show to the audience as he revealed that CBS had requested it not be shown.
Colbert then revealed the cover to a cheering audience as Stewart gave a thumbs up. “I want to say that you look better in a jockstrap than I ever did,” he told Stewart.
When asked about the cover’s negative response, she responded, “Well, okay, let’s keep this light. You know, I think it’s a little um … well, it’s a little ironic because I feel like I’ve seen, like, a lot of male pubic hair on the cover of things.”
“I’ve seen, like, a lot of hands in pants and like, unbuttoned … I think there’s a certain overt acknowledgement of a female sexuality that has its own volition in a way that is annoying for people who are sexist and homophobic,” Stewart continued.
Stewart has said the criticism of her ‘Rolling Stone’ cover is “homophobic”.Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
Stewart appears on her latest cover forRolling Stonewearing a white jockstrap and a black leather vest with her hand down the front of the jockstrap. She strikes an effortlessly cool pose for the camera.
Colbert said of the cover onThe Late Showon Monday, “I’ve certainly seen more revealing covers onRolling StoneorSports Illustratedfor that matter.”
“It’s not remotely explicit, yeah,” agreed Stewart.
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“No, I think it also violates public expectations of female sexuality as opposed to how you’re presenting it here,” Colbert said.
Stewart continued, “Yes, because female sexuality isn’t supposed to actually want anything but to be had. And that feels like it’s protruding in a way that might be annoying.”
She added, looking at the camera, “… But f— you,” as more cheers erupted from the audience. Stewart then said jokingly, “But I never will!” as Colbert said, “I think that’s why they’re mad at you!”
“God, I’m so glad I landed that, phew!” remarked Stewart.
Kristen Stewart at Love Lies Bleeding premiere on March 5.Emma McIntyre/Getty
Emma McIntyre/Getty
In herRolling Stoneinterview, Stewart discussed why exactly she wanted to make such a provocative statement in her photo shoot.
“If I got through the entireTwilightseries without ever doing aRolling Stonecover, it’s because the boys were the sex symbols,” she said. “If I could grow a little mustache, if I could grow a f—— happy trail and unbutton my pants, I would. Guys — I’m sorry — but their f—— pubes are shoved in my face constantly, and I’m like, ‘Ummmm, bring it in.’”
She went on to tell the outlet that she wanted everything about her cover shoot to be the “gayest f—— thing you’ve ever seen in your life.”
source: people.com
