Lynda Carter defends her Wonder Woman character

Most of us would remember watching the incredible Lynda Carter play Wonder Woman in the 1970s hit TV show.

And even today at 65 years old she’s still fighting the good fight.

You might remember last year when it was announced Wonder Woman be a United Nations ambassador and then she was dumped?

Well, Carter has come out swinging against the critics of her infamous character – including those who slammed Wonder Woman for being “too sexualised”.

She’s described it as “BS”.

“Well, excuse me, women have breasts!” she told The Daily Telegraph.

“Superman has got a big pouch in his crotch, so does Spider-Man and Green Lantern and their muscles are bulging — no one has a problem with that.

“If they have a problem with a female who is strong, they’re missing the entire point; it’s the ultimate sexism to say because she has big breasts and a costume on, that is what you think represents her and who she is.

“Women do have breasts and women can defend themselves and fight back. Wonder Woman is about telling the truth.”

Carter became an icon for women back in the ’70s and has been an outspoken supporter of many causes including women’s rights.

She’s admitted that she still has people come up to her in the street and hug her.

“It’s always a surprise to me how enduring the character has been, and I’m constantly amazed when I go through an airport or something and someone will stop me. I was just at the hospital with a family member and people would stop and say they just wanted to hug me,” she told the Daily Telegraph.

“It really is touching, [Wonder Woman represents] some enduring place where fans feel connected and safe — and wanting to hug me. How cool is that?”

Who remembers watching Wonder Woman back in the ’70s? What do you think about what Carter says in defence of her character?