Henry Cavill, right now is probably one of the biggest stars on the planet Earth. From his brooding personality to his looks, fans have found many reasons to like the actor and his personality. However, there have been numerous instances as well where the actor was close to being canceled by Hollywood for good.

Back in 2018 during an interview, the Man of Steel star made numerous controversial and problematic remarks concerning the then-ongoing #MeToo movement. Although he later apologized, fans called him out for voicing his fears of being labeled as a ‘r-pist’.

The Time When Henry Cavill Was Almost Cancelled By Hollywood

Henry Cavill has found himself surrounded by numerous controversies over the years. From being called out for dating a teenager while in his 30s to claiming that age-appropriate relationships with women having established careers aren’t easy (via Yahoo Entertainment and WeGotThisCovered), there have been many instances where the Man of Steel star was close to being canceled out for good.

However, one of his most controversial moments was when he gave an interview to GQ Australia and expressed his feelings about the groundbreaking #MeToo movement and his fears of being misunderstood by women due to the issue.

“Stuff has to change, absolutely. It’s important to also retain the good things, which were a quality of the past, and get rid of the bad things. There’s something wonderful about a man chasing a woman. There’s a traditional approach to that, which is nice. I think a woman should be wooed and chased, but maybe I’m old-fashioned for thinking that.”

While this was enough to draw the anger of fans, his next statement caused the most controversy,

“It’s very difficult to do that if there are certain rules in place. Because then it’s like: ‘Well, I don’t want to go up and talk to her, because I’m going to be called a r-pist or something’.”

Cavill, even though he has been called an absolute gentleman many times by his female co-stars, had then bear the brunt of extreme public scrutiny by fans.

Henry Cavill Faced Severe Backlash For His #MeToo-Related Comments

After Henry Cavill’s r*pe and # MeToo-related comments surfaced online, numerous fans took to social media, particularly X, to explain how disappointed they had felt to read the Mission: Impossible star’s comments.

While some called his comments absurd and in bad taste, others stated if he doesn’t want to be called a r-pist then all he has to do is … not r-pe anyone and remarked When did the notion that being chased is a pleasant feeling become so universally accepted? (via The Guardian).

After facing severe backlash, the actor was quick to apologize. In a statement issued to The Hollywood Reporter by his reps, he stated,

“Insensitivity was absolutely not my intention. In light of this, I would just like to clarify and confirm to all that I have always and will continue to hold women in the highest regard, no matter the type of relationship, whether it be friendship, professional or a significant other.”

Adding on that he never intended to disrespect anyone, the actor and his many fans and admirers have since moved on from the incident, one that might have ended his career for good.