This actress, who is widely known for her role as Kenna on the hit CW series Reign, has been obliterating societal norms one tweet at a time. Her brutally honest, and heartfelt stance on issues such as gender equality, sexual identity and animal cruelty has skyrocketed this once timid young lady to the spotlight ultimately breaking the mold and committing to a new outspoken facade.
The 24-year-old leading lady recently took to Twitter, posting a topless photo, one of which her critics are calling “inappropriate” and immediately flagged as “mature content.” A response that only confirms the taboo of female nudity and solidifies her decision to join the #FreeTheNipple movement. We’re talking a picture that’s been deemed by our competitors as “too rude” to post in its entirety. We chose to display the photo without a censor, because hey, isn’t the point to embrace the female body?
Be a living example of what you believe @freethenipple pic.twitter.com/KBSAw4JV5j
— caitlin stasey (@caitlinstasey) May 28, 2014
Despite hilarious measures other sites have taken to block out Stasey’s lady bits, (we see you putting famous faces on them, you clever kids) these sites seem to exhibit a similar stance while reporting the news, that female nudity is wrong, and we must block it to be accepted in the business.
Stasey spoke freely during this epic Q&A, did I just use the word epic? Oh well, it’s pretty epic— mentioning her love affair with images of women, her message to questioning youth and even talked a little bit about Kenna’s journey so far on the show.
So here we go, the interview you’ve all been waiting for…
MCKENZIE MORRELL: Congrats on a great season of Reign, and a season two pickup. We recently saw the finale and Kenna has really grown since we first saw her, she went from sleeping with the King to finding her maternal side. What changed?
CAITLIN STASEY: She went through almost every phase of her own sexuality, she was initially purely hedonistic, then she used her sexuality to her advantage, then had her bodily autonomy taken from her and she became objectified, a pawn in a bigger and more sinister scheme. I sense that her relationship to Pascal is one of empathy, understanding
the loneliness and helplessness of being trapped in an unsafe home, perhaps she wants to ensure he never has to experience the fear and insecurity that she has.
Kenna and Bash were an unlikely pair, but it somehow works. Why do you think people were apprehensive at first towards your pairing on the show? I know those Mary-Bash shippers can be a bit ruthless.
What do you think is the most relatable thing about your character Kenna? Do you and her have any similarities?
We’re both pretty brazenly sexual and unapologetic I suppose and also petulant, stubborn and volatile.
I think it’s safe to assume that the plague is definitely coming next season on Reign, if it were real life and the end was near would you rather have infectious zombies roaming the earth or a full blown alien invasion?
Alien invasion, no reasoning with zombies. An alien invasion would finally bring us together, we would be united in protecting our home and one another (I stole this idea from a lot of great sources).
Out of the entire Reign cast, who is the funniest on set?
Me you halfwit. Kidding of course, Toby (Regbo) has me in stitches pretty consistently. But yeah, definitely me.
Would it be accurate to say you have no filter when it comes to Twitter? Has your ability to say what’s on your mind brought you any unwanted attention?
Living your life at all publicly, whether you are filtered or not will attract idiocy and abuse, I at least like to earn mine by committing to things I feel are vitally important, what is the purpose of existence if not to try and build a society that is conducive to greater happiness and tolerance (also exposed nipples).
Let’s talk about the fans for a second, apparently they want you to go to Brazil, ha, no, but seriously, what’s a day like for you perusing twitter, is your mentions column a scary place to be?
What is the craziest thing a fan has ever said to you on Twitter, or in real life?
Oh rape threats, death threats, truly horrific and violent promises. Sadly enough they don’t even phase me anymore, what truly disappoints me is the level of ignorance surrounding so many human rights issues, witnessing horrifically sexist, racist & homophobic opinions. I generally just despair for humanity and then click ‘block.’
You recently spoke about sexualization on Reign as well as your own sexual preferences, were you worried about speaking to that topic?
Surprisingly enough nothing has ever really come more naturally to me. I’ve been having a love affair with images of women since I can remember, never feeling as though I could embrace that part of me in any third dimensional sense. I feel lighter, transparent and awake.
What are three things your fans don’t know about you but should know?
I’m learning sign language (at a glacier pace). I’m so clucky that I can sense when a baby is under 50 feet away from me. I don’t believe in ghosts but I’m terrified of them
I just want to point out that you have some of the most profound, sarcastic, hilarious tweets of all time… Are you this awesome when you’re not constrained to, ya know, 140 characters or less?
First of all that’s an incredibly lovely thing to hear, so thank you. Secondly the only thing I truly value above all else is my sense of humor, I’d rather be told I was a failure in every other aspect than be told I wasn’t funny. Being found ‘awesome’ is subjective, so I can’t speak with authority, but I am unfailingly myself, everywhere without compromise.
Okay, we’re all dying to know roughly how many marriage proposals do you get a week from the ladies and gents? Hah.
Less than several, but they all come from women so it is essentially Christmas for me.
If you were an alcoholic beverage, what would you be and why?
I don’t drink, but I would be a toke of some other more earthly substance.
I have to ask this question since I received a lot of similar fan questions about this… Will there be a follow up to Tomorrow When the War Began? It remains a fan favorite, and I see people tweeting up a storm whenever it’s on.
Sadly no, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they revisited the series in a few years times with an entirely new cast.
If you could give a 14-year old version of yourself advice, what would it be?
You’re going to love pussy when you’re older. Don’t fight it.
Who are your celebrity crushes? Give us one of each sex for good measure.
Well Lucas Neff obviously, but in addition – TJ Miller, Madeline Brewer, Stoya, Azealia Banks and every suicide girl. (You can’t limit me to one, lady!)
Do you have any advice to questioning youth, or young girls who try to fit into society norms?
Don’t, it isn’t worth the time and the effort you will go to later in life to break free of them. I promise you.
Is there anything you’d like to add?
Please eat less meat and only eat cruelty free… Also, masturbate often.
Have something you’d like to add to the conversation? Head on over to Twitter and send Caitlin a message: @caitlinstasey
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I follow this chick on twitter but don't know why because I think she's full of it.
She acts like she's some wild bisexual but she's basically in a traditional, monogamous relationship with a steady boyfriend.
All this other BS is just hollywood self-promotion. Being anything other than extremely pro-LGBT is a death sentence in hollywood -- this is all careerism.
Also, who cares what actors think about their characters, they're merely mouthing someone else's words... they're human parrots.
Because being bisexual means you can't be in a relationship? Means you can't date a guy? Props at bisexual erasure and stigma, yo. And I think it's a pretty safe bet that whatever 140 characters we see of someone's life online, no matter how true and real they may be, are only a small fragment of their actual life. Not sure why you think you get to decide what someone is or isn't, does or doesn't do, based on the way you choose to fill in the blanks.
Even if you're right and she's completely full of it, how is sending a message to teens that it's okay to be who they are, even when it's against what parts of society or people around you tell you to be, at all a bad thing?
Hollywood has to take a public pro-LGBT stance, but there's a shit ton of homophobia and misogyny behind closed doors. Examine the public stances of most celebrities. Most aren't so extremely outspoken. Especially women. Unless they are dating other women publicly because at that point there isn't much to lose.
Bad actors parrot back words. Good actors, you know, act the stuff in between the words which further shapes and develops the characters.
You sure like talking about a lot of stuff you don't know anything about, don't you? Hope that's fun. Hope you enjoy being a contrarian just for the sake of it. Must be really fulfilling.
No, because she claims to be a lesbian but is in a steady, monogamous, long term sexual relationship with a man.
She's a moron and is creating horrible ridicule of the LGBT movement, even without her ridiculous hipster add on letters, which is harming ACTUAL homosexuals and what we stand for.
She doesn't claim to be a lesbian. She's bisexual.
She flat out claims she is a lesbian and has repeatedly gotten offended when people point out she is either bisexual or straight.
I'm not even sure why you would lie when she's directly quoted as saying she's a lesbian and then complains in that same sentence that people who claim otherwise are scum for thinking otherwise.
She's not a lesbian. She's either bisexual, or given her deranged mindset possibly even straight and ignorant of what finding women sexually attractive means.
But she's flat out stated repeatedly she is a lesbian and defended, angrily, that claim.
So no, she doesn't think she's bisexual at all.
I'm posting this on behalf of Caitlin Stasey:
Firstly the details of my sexual life are mine to disclose when and if I choose, however I feel the need to respond to the accusation that I'm anything less than completely honest about my sexuality because it is a tired criticism.
I am in a relationship that is supportive, transparent and accepting of my lifestyle and preferences, being specifically my desire for both women & men, how that acceptance is realized is NONE of your business. Unless I wish for it to be public. You know nothing of my relationship other than the flashes here and there that I provide, it is not currently my wont to expose you to the intimate details of my bedroom (or of the several I might be in at any given moment).
I do not need to PROVE my sexuality to you and I do not need to recount the details of the who, what, when and where of my sexual history.
YOU don't get to decide what I am or what I am not; the system of having to defend your orientation is a symptom of the systemic prejudice against the LGBTQ community.
Also the nature of a relationship, being monogamous or otherwise has no bearing on your sexuality. A bisexual woman may only sleep with women for several years and she is no less bisexual than who she claims to be. Your sexuality is your desire & your sex is merely the physical expression of any part of that desire.
The claim that to be bisexual you must be a 'wild' bisexual infers that there is a distinct and unfavorable characteristic attributed to the community that does not subscribe to hetero-normativity; the desire to lead a fulfilled life albeit spiritually, physical or sexually should not be considered an act of wild rebellion. My stating that I'm bisexual shouldn't be news-worthy or controversial; it's not that exciting; it's not that interesting; there's nothing about it that should necessitate anger or negation.
*swan dives into a vagina*
oh... my... god...
this woman has entirely too much time on her hands. this comment is cringe-inducing. it's an hysterical tempest in a teapot, much ado about nothing.
this is a person on a soapbox with a self-appointed moral superiority but nothing really new to say. she's a crazed crusader spouting platitudes and commonplaces.
apparently this woman is 23 years old but sounds like a 17-year-old. did this child actor even finish high school? she's sure trying to sound smart but is she?
btw I believe that Cara Delevingne's bisexual, I don't believe that Caitlin Stasey's bisexual, she's a weird sort of poser.
There's nothing hysterical or crazed about what she said. "I don't need to prove my sexuality" is reasonable and important and she raises completely valid points. The language that you are using in response is dismissive and it's honestly just another symptom of a sexist culture that writes off women who dare to speak their mind as "crazy."
Caitlin is fabulous and I appreciate that she speaks boldly and honestly. Great interview. What a total and complete babe.
She was the one who brought up her sexuality in public. So this claim that "oh it's none of anyone's business" is absolute horseshit when she's trying to be a self-proclaimed spokewoman.
She states she likes men. She is in a long term, monogamous sexual relationship with a man. She is FACTUALLY not a lesbian.
Ranting and hysterically raving because people are refuting her ignorant, offensive to actual LGBT people who suffer for their rights, is no different than had she thrown a fit because she thinks pizza is an Australian invention. She's wrong, people prove her wrong and she throws a hissy fit trying to justify her deliberate ignorance.
"Ranting, hysterical raving, hissy fit" these are all criticisms that don't address the substance of her point at all and are merely dismissive, condescending, and downright sexist. She hasn't done any of those things by speaking her mind.
You are clearly painfully ignorant regarding sexual orientation. If she says she's attracted to men and women and identifies as bisexual, she is bisexual. She doesn't need to provide proof or go into depth about her sex life. How does she owe an explanation to anyone? Why do people even ask for one? I agree with her completely, it's weird that anyone should care enough to argue with someone when they state their sexual orientation. It's like if I said my favorite colors were green and purple and everyone got angry and told me I had to choose one and post pictures of my wardrobe to prove it. It's so weird.
This is the impression i get too. She is nothing more than another in the long list of attention whores. What better way to grab attention than to flash some flesh...pretty sad that is all she has to offer...
what's that famous quote from "sex and the city" ??
"honey, if you don't eat p---y, you ain't no lesbian"
and lookin' at playboy don't make you bisexual, girlfriend. just sayin'
this was bugging me, so i found the exact quote from season 2 episode 6:
before asking charlotte on a lesbian ski trip, lesbian asks --
"but before we all get on a plane together, there's something i think everyone wants to know: are you gay?"
"no, no i'm not, but I do so enjoy the company of all these women. everyone's so smart and funny, and i've been spending too much time and attention on men. it feels like such a safe, warm environment, and while sexually, i feel that i am straight, there's a very powerful part of me that connects to the female spirit."
"sweetheart, that's all very nice, but if you're not going to eat p----y, you're not a dyke."
I don't know any lesbians as "gay" as her. I really enjoy her work, but she seems to like the attention. This is the chick who got into a twitter battle with a fifteen year old. She'll justify it as feminism, though.
Is this the feminist who attacked that 15 year old kid on Twitter and threatened to kill him because he said "I don't like his humour but I'll defend his right to say it" about some comedian?
Aw, lovely Kenna... That famous 16th century Scottish name... No, seriously, has anyone who writes Reign ever opened a history book? Check this good article out for some clarity: https://prettyandwittyandbright.wordpress.com/2014/10/03/on-tv-revisting-reigns-first-season-and-the-horrors-of-historical-fanfiction-ahem/