The image of the Avengers as a boys’ club was reinforced by answers actors Jeremy Renner and Chris Evans gave to a question during the Ultron press junket about Natasha’s affection for their characters, Hawkeye and Captain America. “She’s a slut,” Renner said. “She’s a whore,” Evans agreed. After the moment went viral, Evans quickly apologized, saying he had spoken “in a very juvenile and offensive way that rightfully angered some fans.” Renner, notably less contrite, told Conan O’Brien that he had no regrets about making the joke.
