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Bryan Cranston Defends Hated 'Breaking Bad' Wife, Skyler White
12 Apr
Summary
- Cranston defended Skyler White against fan criticism during a recent TV appearance.
- He questioned the backlash, noting Skyler's husband was a meth cook and killer.
- Co-creator Vince Gilligan also expressed being troubled by the fan hostility.
Bryan Cranston, who starred as Walter White in the acclaimed drama "Breaking Bad," recently defended the character of Skyler White, played by Anna Gunn. During a recent appearance on "Hot Ones Versus," Cranston responded to criticism of Skyler, questioning why fans directed such harshness toward her.
Cranston highlighted the extreme circumstances Skyler faced, including her husband's secret life as a methamphetamine producer and involvement in murders, all while she was pregnant. He expressed disbelief that she was labeled negatively for her reactions to these events.
The show's co-creator, Vince Gilligan, has also previously addressed the fan animosity toward Skyler. In a 2022 interview, Gilligan stated that both he and Anna Gunn were troubled by the undeserved hostility directed at the character, emphasizing that Skyler and Gunn did not deserve such criticism.
