Turkish actress Demet Sozen has found herself at the center of controversy following backlash over a costume featured in the popular French crime series "The Bureau." Reports indicate that Sozen, who has been acting for 25 years, claimed to police that she was unaware the costume bore any resemblance to a terror group, emphasizing that the series is not aired in Turkey.
The criticism intensified last August when Sozen faced significant scrutiny on social media. In response, she took to Instagram to defend herself, asserting that the show does not glorify any terrorist organization. She pointed out that if such sentiments were present, they would have been highlighted over the seven years since the series first aired. Sozen firmly rejected the accusations against her, stating, "I do not accept the false accusations thrown at me."
The actress highlighted that "The Bureau" is a well-known series, not a clandestine project, and expressed her discontent with the bullying she experienced online. While she has developed resilience to such criticism over her lengthy career, she acknowledged that younger individuals, who may lack similar life experience, could find it particularly challenging to cope with online harassment.
Sozen’s career began in Turkish television and film, but she gained international recognition for her role in the critically acclaimed film "Winter Sleep," which won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014. As the controversy continues, Sozen’s experience raises important questions about the impact of social media on public figures and the challenges they face in the digital age.