The Boys star Valorie Curry (Firecracker) calls out rude fans at conventions

The Boys star Valorie Curry (Firecracker) calls out rude fans at conventions

As a long-time fan of both pop culture and Comic-Cons, I find it disheartening to see incidents like the one that occurred with Valorie Curry at a recent event. It’s crucial to remember that actors are individuals who bring characters to life on screen; they aren’t their roles. Valorie Curry gave an outstanding performance as Firecracker in The Boys, but her personal boundaries should never be crossed by fans, regardless of the character she portrayed.


Generally, many individuals can distinguish the performance in a movie or TV show from the real-life actions of the actor. However, it seems that an increasing number of people find it challenging to discern reality from fiction. The latest example of this misconception is actress Valorie Curry (Firecracker) from “The Boys,” who requested “boundaries” after some fans made her feel uneasy at a Comic-Con event.

Valorie Curry’s character, Firecracker, played a crucial role in season 4 of The Boys. Firecracker, an extreme right-wing superhuman with a deep-seated animosity towards Starlight, attempts to curry favor with the ruthless and oppressive Homelander (Anthony Starr), offering him various forms of affection and more.

After her highly successful introduction in season 4 of The Boys, Firecracker has become a beloved character, with actress Valorie Curry gracing numerous conventions as a result. For the main part, she’s appreciated being among fans; “overall, everyone was great,” she expressed on her Instagram Story, further noting that most fans have been “extremely kind, considerate, and respectful.

Even though there were a few individuals who caused her discomfort, Curry felt compelled to express her need for clear boundaries. In essence, she stated, “I understand that the character I portrayed on The Boys performed some extraordinary acts, but it’s inappropriate and not amusing for anyone to request similar actions from me personally at my booth. It’s not acceptable.

Frankly, to the person who did that repeatedly today, I made it pretty clear that it wasn’t OK and that only seemed to make this person and their friend angry. I didn’t think this needed to be explained but I was deeply uncomfortable – it was quite clear I was uncomfortable.

As a passionate fan, I truly believe that Comic-Cons are all about having a fantastic time together. It’s crucial that everyone, including the amazing talent we admire, feels at ease. Unfortunately, I’ve come across some behavior that’s less than friendly, making me feel uncomfortable. Now, let me make this clear: Curry is looking forward to attending more conventions, but she won’t be able to if things continue this way because it just isn’t comfortable for her – and frankly, you should all know better. So, let’s keep the vibe friendly instead of weird!

Regarding “The Boys”, it’s preparing for its fifth and concluding season. You can anticipate seeing Curry reappear as Firecracker on screen around 2026, which is when the last episodes are scheduled to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

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2024-09-18 20:41

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