Internet backs Megyn Kelly as she slams Gen Z brand for trying to turn Monica Lewinsky into an icon for fashion campaign

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT: Reformation, a popular fashion brand known for its sustainable and eco-friendly clothing lines, has sparked a heated debate with its unconventional choice of Monica Lewinsky as the face of its 'You've Got the Power' voting campaign.

The decision to feature the former White House intern, whose name became synonymous with the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal in the late 1990s, has drawn sharp criticism from Megyn Kelly, as per Daily Mail.

Internet backs Megyn Kelly as she slams Gen Z brand for portraying Monica Lewinsky as 'heroine' for fashion campaign

Megyn Kelly questions Reformation picking Monica Lewinsky for voting campaign

In a fiery segment on her show, Kelly questioned the fashion brand's choice, asserting, "She's not a heroine. This is so weird." "Have we run out of heroines?" Kelly exclaimed during her show, criticizing the portrayal of Lewinsky as an icon. "I'm glad Monica Lewinsky is doing okay – but she's not it. There are actual women out there doing great things for America."

Despite acknowledging that Lewinsky should not be permanently hindered from making a living, Kelly emphasized that the mistakes made during her White House days were far from ordinary.

"Yes, every 22-year-old makes mistakes; these were not ordinary ones," she asserted, criticizing the trend of propping up individuals who have faced challenges as heroes.

Reformation stands firmly behind decision to feature Monica Lewinsky

Lauren Cohan, Reformation's chief creative officer, stands firmly behind the decision to feature Lewinsky. Cohan believes that many Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z women view Lewinsky as a "personal hero," citing her TED talk on public shaming as a pivotal moment.

"I was like, 'Whoa, this woman is incredibly funny and smart and also a Ref babe,' and that was the bullseye," Cohan told ELLE magazine.

Cohan's admiration for Lewinsky's resilience and advocacy work led her to pursue the collaboration, which aimed to inspire young women to exercise their voting rights. Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' campaign seeks to combat political apathy and encourage civic engagement.

Internet rallies behind Megyn Kelly's critique against Monica Lewinsky

The internet swiftly rallied behind Kelly's critique and unleashed a wave of criticism against Lewinsky. One X user lauded Kelly's remarks with a simple yet resonant, "Well said." Another user's blunt assessment echoed, "She was an idiot, and as far as I can tell, still is one..."

A third voice chimed in, expressing disdain: "The bar can't get much lower if she's being categorized as an icon/hero." The sentiment continued with another user affirming, "She's not wrong." In agreement with Kelly's perspective, a fifth user succinctly stated, "I concur."

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