Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy criticized comedian Shane Gillis over comments made during his monologue on Saturday Night Live. Levy accused Gillis of misogyny, linking the objectification of women to an environment that leads to sexual assault.
Levy, who hosted SNL in 2021, shared an Instagram video condemning Gillis’ remarks. He urged other men to speak out against such comments. Levy expressed disbelief that these comments aired on national television and emphasized the need for men to oppose these views. According to Levy, complacency around such discrimination contributes to an unsafe environment for women.
Gillis stirred controversy during his third appearance as an SNL host. He joked about observing women’s gym attire, implying they were overly revealing. He said: “I didn’t know women just dress like whores now?” His remarks emphasized the perceived provocative nature of women’s workout clothing.
Levy countered Gillis’ suggestions, saying that the attire does not justify derogatory terms. He highlighted that calling women names reflects a broader issue of misogyny. “Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores. It makes the men calling them whores misogynists,” Levy stated. He also noted that men’s gym attire is often just as revealing.
In response to Levy’s criticism, Lisa Cusack, president of Don’t L.A. My Burbank PAC, spoke to Fox News Digital. She argued that noticing revealing clothing does not equate to misogyny. Cusack added that the prevalence of sexualized images on social media influences the way women dress, yet noticing these does not automatically make men misogynists.
Levy insisted that the media portrayal of women impacts their treatment in real life. He called on men to address objectification, noting, “This is not a women’s issue, this is an everybody issue.” He emphasized that continued objectification leads to harmful perceptions of women.
Cusack offered an alternate viewpoint, suggesting that modern culture has lost elements of mystery and glamour. She pointed out that this shift can sometimes lead to more vulgar expressions of sexuality. However, Cusack’s comments did not negate the importance of addressing how women are viewed and treated.