Where fandoms are guided by devotion and love, anti-fandoms are dedicated to spreading hate — particularly about women.

Fans "push" people and value them in absolutes, but Williams's decision presents a subversive possibility of growing by one's own measure.

The trend of celebrities fixing their mistakes after being called out for it doesn't lead to real accountability.

"When identification with a character is particularly strong, a viewer may even develop values, beliefs, and personality traits that align with those of the character."