Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Olivia Cooke Addresses Fan Criticism of 'House of the Dragon'
Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, talked about how some fans have been mean to the actors.
She said some fans will take pictures with the actors, then say they hate their characters.
Cooke feels the intense reactions from the GoT and HOTD fandoms are unlike anything else she has experienced.
Cooke mentioned that she has found comfort in co-stars who face similar criticism.
She feels the backlash against her character reflects the same misogyny women face in real life.
The actress finds it challenging and it angers her that actors are expected to tolerate the hateful comments.
Olivia Cooke discussed negative interactions with fans regarding her role in House of the Dragon.
Cooke stated that some fans have been 'horrible' towards the cast.
The actress has found support from co-stars like Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith.
Cooke finds the fan reactions challenging and unlike anything else she has experienced.
She believes the backlash against her character reflects misogyny.
- Who
- Olivia Cooke, other cast members of House of the Dragon and fans.
- What
- Olivia Cooke responded to the negative comments and 'hate' she and other cast members have received from fans.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the articles.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned in the articles.
- Why
- To address the negative comments and the impact on the cast.
- Subject
- Fan criticism of House of the Dragon cast members
- Actor
- Olivia Cooke
- Role
- Alicent Hightower
- Show
- House of the Dragon
- Co-stars mentioned
- Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith