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Analysis Of Melissa Benoist's Supergirl

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Last night, CBS premiered their newest, greatest, show, Supergirl (don't worry this article has no spoilers). Immediately, their ratings skyrocketed, and they were quickly trending on Twitter. Supergirl consists of an all-star cast and many familiar faces: Chyler Leigh (previously Dr. Lexie Grey in Grey's Anatomy), David Harewood (Homeland), Calista Flockhart (best-known for her role in Ally McBeal), Jeremy Jordan (SMASH), Laura Benanti (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, In the Next Room, Gypsy, The Sound of Music, Nashville), and most importantly, Melissa Benoist (Glee). Melissa Benoist portrays Kara Zor-El/Supergirl/Kara Danvers, the show's lead character. However, Benoist isn't just supergirl on set, she's also supergirl in real life. Here's why. …show more content…

We know she can sing, we know she can act, but Supergirl is definitely Benoist's greatest venture yet; it's not only about acting or escaping reality through television. Benoist is now introducing young girls to female superheroes, feminism, and equality through her character. She's a real life super girl, and we applaud her! Recently, Benoist sat down with Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, to discuss the show. According to Entertainment Weekly, Benoist takes pride in the fact that Supergirl is a series intertwined with a feminist message. She states that she "thinks it's great." So, how is Supergirl

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