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Dean Cain's Shocking Comment on 'Supergirl' Star Sparks Outrage

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Former Superman Dean Cain was blasted as “disgusting” after making “cruel” remarks about “Supergirl” newbie Milly Alcock’s appearance.

The “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” alum, 56, took to X Sunday to reshare a photo of Alcock, 26, dressed up as Supergirl but with several ear piercings.

“Wait … if Supergirl’s skin is bulletproof, how does she have ear piercings?” the user wrote, as Cain responded with a thinking face emoji.

Dean Cain speaking at MegaCon Orlando 2025.

Former Superman Dean Cain (seen here in February 2025) was labeled as “cruel” after commenting on “Supergirl” newbie Milly Alcock’s appearance. Getty Images

Movie poster for Supergirl, featuring Milly Alcock in a blue suit and red cape, against a blue background with a red and yellow Supergirl emblem.

The “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” alum responded to a photo of Alcock dressed up as Supergirl via X Sunday. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection

The user then followed up with a photo of Cha-Ka from the 1970s series “Land of the Lost,” writing, “And why does she look like this guy?”

“Dang it … I laughed,” Cain candidly commented back.

“you are shallow and cruel,” one critic wrote in response to the actor.

Screenshot of a tweet by @BigApeBooks showing a meme image of a character with shaggy hair and prominent forehead, which Dean Cain then retweeted saying "Dang it... I laughed".

One person compared the actress to Cha-Ka from the 1970s show “Land of the Lost.” Dean Cain/X

Dean Cain as Superman with his hands on his hips.

“Dang it … I laughed,” Cain (seen here as Superman) wrote. Courtesy Everett Collection

“Some ‘Superman’ you turned out to be, huh?” another added, as a third chimed in, “You are old enough to be her father and have a big voice. Maybe don’t empower her bullies.”

“What a shame, I used to admire you,” a fourth wrote.

“How unprofessional and disgusting of you to say that,” another agreed.

Dean Cain attends Algemeiner 2023 J100 Gala at Capitale Bowery on October 25, 2023 in New York City.

However, his remarks didn’t go over well, as one critic referred to the comments as “unprofessional and disgusting.” (Seen here: Cain in 2023). Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Milly Alcock in a blue Supergirl sweater speaking into a microphone.

“You are old enough to be her father and have a big voice. Maybe don’t empower her bullies,” another chimed in. (Seen here: Alcock in April.) Getty Images

Reps Alcock and Cain weren’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.

Cain portrayed Clark Kent on the 1990s series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” alongside Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane.

He stuck with the series for four seasons from 1993 to 1997.

Dean Cain speaking at a podium with a microphone.

“You are shallow and cruel,” a third wrote about Cain (seen here in 2022). Penske Media via Getty Images

Milly Alcock as Supergirl in a blue and red suit with a yellow S-shield, standing against a blue and yellow background.

The forthcoming film is set for release on June 26. Warner Bros.

Alcock, meanwhile, will portray Supergirl, aka Kara Zor-El, in the forthcoming superhero film, set for release on June 26.

She worked alongside David Corenswet, who is the current Superman in the DC Universe.

The Australian actress’s other notable roles include the HBO series “House of the Dragon” as a young Rhaenyra Targaryen, and the show “Upright” as Meg Adams.