Alicia Vikander is speaking out about the criticism Eddie Redmayne faced for playing a real-life transgender woman in their 2015 film “The Danish Girl”.
The actress, who has been promoting her new movie “The Green Knight”, told Insider: “When we were making the film, it was such a learning experience.” She continued: “And I think Eddie did a wonderful job in the role.” RELATED: Eddie Redmayne Calls ‘Vitriol’ Towards J.K.
Rowling ‘Disgusting’ Despite Disagreeing With Her Anti-Trans Views Redmayne played Danish painter Lili Elbe in the Oscar-winning flick.
The real-life Elbe was married to fellow artist Gerda Wegener, played by Vikander in the film. Vikander said of the backlash, “I totally understand the criticism that has been out there,