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Kylie Jenner‘s decision to throw aTheHandmaid’s Tale-themed bash over the weekend didn’t win her any favor with one of the Hulu show’s stars, Bradley Whitford.
The actor, 59,appeared on Tuesday’s episode of CBS’The Talk, where he added his voice to the critics questioning Jenner and her fellow party guests for ignoring the point of Margaret Atwood’s story, and the themes of female oppression it tackles.
“I don’t know … seems a little tacky,” said Whitford. “You know, that costume is so kind of iconic, and it’s interesting how it’s changed from initially a sort of symbol of oppression to now, as the show is moving ahead, to a symbol of resistance. So, yeah, a cocktail party seems to sort of dash all that significance.”
Jenner, 21, shared photos on her Instagram story of the party over the weekend, which she threw at herHidden Hills homein honor of palAnastasia “Stassie” Karanikolaou’sbirthday. Assistant Victoria Villarroel andmakeup artist Ariel Tejada, as well asScott Disick’s girlfriendSofia Richiewere counted as guests.
All wore matching handmaid costumes and sipped on specialty cocktails (named “praise be vodka” and “under his eye tequila”). Meanwhile, Jenner’s house was transformed to resemble Gilead, the fictional setting of Atwood’s popular dystopian novel and its Elisabeth Moss-led television adaptation.
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Though all appeared to be having fun, some critics online were not when they saw the pictures.
“I honestly believe Kylie Jenner did NOT understandThe Handmaids Taleif she’s throwing a themed party about it,” wrote one.
Others were more direct, calling it “disturbed,” ”tone deaf as f—,” and asking “what’s wrong with her?“
But some were more sympathetic toward the star.
“Dressing up as characters from a show or movie is extremely common,” said one fan. “People have dressed up as murders and drug dealers but that doesn’t mean they support it. Y’all quit being the f—ing fun police.”
“In a weird way that’s cool AF,” said one, another adding, “I’m so jealous of Kylie Jenner’sHandmaid’s Talepartyit looks soooo FUN!!!!! #praisebe.”
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Jenner has yet to publicly respond to the backlash (a rep for theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment).
HerHandmaid’s Taleparty was one of the few ways she celebrated Karanikolaou’s 22nd birthday.
Also on Saturday, Jenner shared a short video of a bunch of her pals — all wearing matching pink sweats — while standing in front of a bus emblazoned with the words “Stas Turns 22”
“Road trip!” she could be heard yelling off camera.
Hours earlier, Karanikolaou and Jenner hit the town together and ended up spending time at the same nightclub as her former best friendJordyn Woods, as well as sisterKhloé Kardashian’s exTristan Thompson. (Both Jenner and Woods, 21, were there to celebrate Stassie’s birthday, although it’s unclear why Thompson, 28, visited the West Hollywood hotspot, according toTMZ).
source: people.com
