'Sherlock' Star Hits Back at Critics Slamming Her for Challenging 'Sexualized' Drag Performance

British actress Amanda Abbington faces backlash and deletes X account

British actress Amanda Abbington has deleted her X account after facing backlash and being labeled a "transphobe." The "Sherlock" star received intense scrutiny after being cast in the upcoming season of the U.K. reality competition show "Strictly Come Dancing." Abbington decided to delete her account due to the attacks from the online outrage mob.

Abbington clarifies her stance on drag and minors in sexualized performances

Actress Amanda Abbington faced criticism and accusations of being a transphobe after expressing her objections to a sexually suggestive drag performance involving a 12-year-old. Critics labeled her a TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist). Abbington deleted her X account and took to Instagram to clarify her stance, stating that she believed drag was an art form and expressing her support for it.

Abbington supports transgender individuals and addresses boycott threats

Actress Amanda Abbington has spoken out about her views on drag and the participation of minors in sexualized performances. While she believes drag has a place in the entertainment industry, she does not support the involvement of minors in such performances. Abbington addressed critics who threatened to boycott the show "Strictly Come Dancing" because of her participation.

Abbington emphasizes support for the transgender community

The person in question apologizes if anyone feels the need to boycott the show "Strictly" due to a tweet they made about a drag show. They clarify that their criticism was not directed towards trans-identified adults or drag performers and assert that they are not transphobic. They claim to be a strong supporter of the legitimate trans community.

Abbington encourages understanding and empathy towards transgender individuals

Amanda Abbington, an actress, has expressed her support for transgender individuals who feel persecuted or unheard. She believes that some groups have infiltrated the transgender community with the intention of causing harm and creating division. Abbington encourages understanding and empathy towards transgender individuals who may be facing difficulties.

Abbington opens up about leaving TV show X

Actress Amanda Abbington opens up about her departure from the TV show X, stating that she left because she didn't like the environment anymore. She emphasizes the importance of looking after one another in today's toxic and horrible world.

Lily Abbington addresses past comments and apologizes

In a recent video, actress Lily Abbington addressed comments she made in 2020 about women not having penises. She acknowledged her previous remarks and apologized for them, stating that she had since done research and become better informed on the matter. Abbington admitted that she had said stupid things in the past and instantly regretted them, emphasizing that everyone is constantly learning.

Public figure expresses support for LGBTQ community and apologizes

In a recent statement, a public figure expressed their support for the LGBTQ community and apologized for any past actions that may have been perceived as transphobic. They emphasized the importance of addressing mistakes and treating everyone with respect and care. The individual stated that they believe there is a place for everyone and advocated for a community that looks out for one another and avoids hateful behavior.

Content provided: Instagram posts

The content provided is two Instagram posts, one from Amanda Abbington and the other one is not specified.