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Zoe Kravitz publicly criticized Hulu after the streamer used her likeness to promote a joke tied to Harry Styles’ latest album. The exchange reignited old tensions about the streaming platform’s decision to cancel her show, and it sparked a wave of online backlash.
What sparked Zoe Kravitz’s reaction to Hulu
Hulu posted an image of Kravitz in her High Fidelity role on Instagram. The caption referenced Harry Styles’ fourth album, linking the character’s playlist to the record.
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Zoë Kravitz slams Hulu for tacky Harry Styles joke
Krivitz responded directly on the platform, tagging the streamer and calling the move out as inappropriate. The post was later removed.
How the post referenced Harry Styles’ new album
The caption alluded to Styles’ March 6 release, using a playful playlist line to tie the actress and her character to the singer’s project.
- The mention tied a fictional playlist to a real-world album title.
- Fans noted the timing, since the show had been canceled years earlier.
- Critics said the joke used Kravitz’s private life as promotional material.
High Fidelity: the show that was canceled
Krivitz starred in a gender-swapped adaptation of Nick Hornby’s novel. The series premiered in February 2020.
Timeline of events
- Feb. 14, 2020 — Series released on Hulu.
- Aug. 2020 — Hulu announced cancellation after the first season.
Krivitz has repeatedly criticized the decision. She argued the show mattered to many viewers, especially women of color who saw themselves reflected onscreen.
In interviews, she described the cancellation as a missed opportunity for the streamer.
Public and fan reactions to Hulu’s move
Social media users sided with Kravitz. Many called the promotional tactic tone-deaf given the show’s fate.
Supporters pointed to the perceived exploitation of Kravitz’s personal life to promote a title she no longer has creative control over.
Zoe Kravitz’s stance on representation and cancellation
When the series was canceled, Kravitz highlighted the lack of similar shows led by women of color on major platforms.
She used her platform to question the industry choices that cut short a series that resonated with a dedicated audience.
Personal life: engagement to Harry Styles and future plans
Media outlets recently reported Kravitz and Harry Styles are engaged after months of dating.
- Sources say the couple has discussed wedding plans.
- Reports also mention conversations about starting a family.
The Instagram post that triggered the backlash referenced Styles’ album, which is why the exchange drew extra attention.
