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Supergirl's Legacy: A Line of Heroines
27 Jun
Summary
- Helen Slater debuted as Supergirl in 1984, later playing Superman's mother.
- Laura Vandervoort starred in three seasons of Smallville as Supergirl.
- Sasha Calle made history as the first Latina Supergirl in 2023.
Helen Slater was the first to portray Supergirl in the 1984 film, a role that, despite a lukewarm critical reception, remains a fond memory for her. Slater later continued her DC Comics journey by playing Lara-El on Smallville and Eliza Danvers on the Supergirl series.
Laura Vandervoort became the first to star as Supergirl on television, appearing in three seasons of Smallville. She later returned to the DC universe as the villain Indigo on Supergirl.
Melissa Benoist holds the record for the longest tenure as Supergirl, starring for all six seasons of the series from 2015 to 2021. Her portrayal deeply impacted young girls globally, teaching strength and unity.
Sasha Calle made her feature film debut as Supergirl in 2023's The Flash, becoming the first Latina actress to play the character. She expressed a strong desire to continue the role, viewing her appearance as a prelude to a larger story.
Milena Alcock is set to portray Supergirl, with her first appearance in 2025's Superman. A teaser trailer released in December 2025 offered a glimpse of her version of Kara, with Alcock expressing excitement for the crew's hard work.
