Behind the Badge: Alex Danvers Panel ClexaCon 2018

Chyler Leigh will share some of her thoughts on who Alex Danvers is, what makes her tick and what it is like to play a woman discovering her sexuality while trying to juggle family, career, love and the fate of the world.
Moderator: Dana Piccoli; Guest: Chyler Leigh

[@vanessanap8202]

Chyler's the only person that can make me cry then laugh in a matter of seconds, i love her so much

[@judge4kate17]

for me it's. 2 seconds

[@janol30]

Lo mismo digo

[@mariottabuttalapasta]

When Chyler was drinking that beer, I had so many gifs of Alex in my mind... That woman gives so much of herself to her characters !

[@kellymaguire3194]

yar

[@SillyTube9]

"I fought for it." That's all I need to know.

[@carolynperkins7488]

Same....

[@kene301187]

A room full of Lesbians giving enthusiastic hollering at the mention of a husband. The world we live in... 😂

[@aliza5128]

We love a supportive relationship.

[@Bernadette2456]

Sad Maggie is gone they should have gave Maggie time bc Alex has adopted anyway

[@vickybrombley3252]

I swear I could listen to chyler talk all night ♡ red red Robin was just beautiful ♡

[@lindsaybritz8630]

Vicky Brombley I

[@vickybrombley3252]

Lindsay Britz you ! Agree ? Disagree ?

[@kellymaguire3194]

the clapping is annoying it goes on too long

[@nominique7965]

“Do you wanna see me with every pretty lady on the show” yes. Yes we do 😂💕💕

[@vanessanap8202]

Chyler honestly deserves the world she's so humble and caring and such a nice person. I love how much she realizes that she plays a really important role in peoples lives, unlike alot of other actors. She personaly helped me out alot and changed my life forever and im glad that so many others feel the same and show thier apprecation of it, i honeslty hope im as lucky as them one day to meet her. I hope we alot more of alex and her being happy in the future episodes

[@megankarle3962]

I feel the same way as you❤

[@agentreign228]

This was not only the best panel at ClexaCon but the best panel at any convention I have ever seen! I don't even have words for how important Chyler is. I honestly don't... I am just so grateful that I live at the same time as this woman exists and I was fortunate enough to watch shows she is in and to get attached to her characters and that way learning more about her and how amazing she is as a person. She was so graceful and so honest and it's heartwarming and honestly a bit overwhelming, this feeling I get when I watch her talk and especially at this panel because I am not used to such honesty and openness. Not only is she on our side and has our backs, but did you notice that not even once has she tried to defend the show? The words "Floriana was only signed on for one season" never left her mouth. She didn't try to justify how poorly handled the whole thing was and went as far as actually showing us that she is pretty pissed too at how it was all handled. This world doesn't deserve her. It just doesn't. I am so freaking grateful to her and to what she is doing and the tears in my eyes and the warmth and pull in my heart when I was watching this panel are the only thing that can describe how important she is to me because words are not enough. Thank you, Chyler for being there for us!

[@aussielones9014]

Agent Reign ...Well said my friend...she is a gift to us all and when she speaks...wow always from the heart and really thinks about what is about to come out of her mouth...Chyler has become a very special person to a lot of people and will iam sure always be a voice for many in years to come...ps so happy she saw the love

[@lorrainekoolman5455]

Agent Reign this is so beautifully said, i couldn't have said it better myself! 👏🏽

[@ameliakyriacou1493]

Well said!! I couldn't have summed it up better 💕

[@amandamoskal3640]

Agent Reign well said. I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!

[@guitaria66636]

Agent Reign i know righttt what an untouched angel

[@adriannav3494]

Rewatching this panel after Chyler came out. Just the emotions she has when talking about Alex's coming out scene make me think about her post of actually saying the words with truth to them. I love Chyler's openness about everything she was feeling during these types of scenes. :)

[@gmt6440]

CHYLER LEIGH IS BI. MY LIFE IS COMPLETE. IF GOD HATES US WHY DO WE KEEP WINNING? #chylerleighisbi #proud

[@scarletbc2745]

she actually hasn't labeled it but it might seem like it

[@mandy2917]

IF GOD HATES US WHY DO WE KEEP WINNING I’M CRYING I LOVE THAT SM

[@raegan9543]

She is?

[@kylie3112]

@@raegan9543 She came out without labels as queer 8 or 9 months ago ;)

[@raegan9543]

@@kylie3112 that’s awesome! 👏 🔥

[@marcyanderson9]

What did we ever do to deserve Chyler?!

[@NicoFitz]

we dont deserve her

[@macgoldie0]

Now, the emotions of Chyler talking about Flo and the episode when Flo left the show makes sense so much....

[@lcvehopeamanda7563]

Aw she cried from the standing ovation 😭❤

[@carollupus]

she started crying behind the scene while watching the fanvid and the audience's reaction only fueled that wow

[@cantrememberchit]

I love how she chooses her words so carefully so that she conveys exactly what she means. And I love how profoundly this experience has effected her on a personal level. I don't think many other actresses would have immersed themselves in this journey off screen the way she did. It wasn't just about the job for her - it was about participating in a shared experience. I adore her for that.

[@otherwisemaladroit]

When Chyler talked about Floriana's lesbian nod, tilt, AND killer dimples...I just had to cover my face and whisper softly: Yesssssss. 😳

[@edenp.1123]

Shoutout to Dana for being an amazing moderator. One of the best I have ever seen

[@Alli0910]

I feel like, she's the only actress who is not weirded out AT ALL, that we care so deeply about ships! like.. and she knows EVERYTHING... it's just... wow.. she really cares!

[@alanna6727]

Chyler is such an amazing person. wow.

[@kng4760]

That was amazing, god chyler is just the most amazing person.

[@Agent_Volkat]

This was the BEST panel I have ever attended at ANY convention. It had a lot of different things from humor to heavy emotion to Briana crashing the panel, and of course being treated to Chyler singing. Seriously, we are all so fortunate to have a legend as pure and real as her in our lives.

[@thefudgemonster]

Volkat who was that chick that crashed the panel? like she looks so familiar but i can’t place it?

[@Agent_Volkat]

It was Briana Venskus. She plays Agent Vasquez

[@xignitethelightx8339]

44:25 I’m sobbing, that was so beautiful. 😭

[@rossen8384]

I'm re-watching this after Chyler's beautiful coming out post. Now, all of what she said makes more sense, especially the part in the beginning where she says this character has had the most impact and significance in her life. Been a fan of Chyler since Grey's.

[@chiarazero8]

We really need to protect and cherish Chyler so badly, cuz we don't get that many actors who actually fight so fiercely to give us the best, most positive representation or simply who so genuinely care about the LGBT community. She's an angel and we must not take her for granted.

[@carriemaxwell417]

The whole situation with Floriana is still so raw. Also, I did like that the writers didn't kill her character off. Also, they could've cut so much with the stupid Mon-El story to make room for the 3/4 of Sanvers scenes that were left on the cutting room floor.

[@HarlanMalkavian]

i was sure they would have killed her like Lexa. I sort of distrust CW with gay characters after Clexa and Nyssara.

[@gunnyking7890]

Me too and It frustrated me that the conversation went so fast to other "ships". But, I stopped watching after Flo left because I was afraid that would happen. I relied a little on youtube to find out how they handled it. To drop Maggie as an important element to Alex's happiness just cheapens that relationship. Sanvers was important to me and without them, the show became meaningless to me. I started watching the show because of Melissa but that changed quickly in S2 because Sanvers was more than just following a favor actress. Oh well there still may be an endgame if the show goes into S5.

[@thutrinh6446]

@Dr DjDebUsa International her contract was up

[@alexacanez4263]

what was the situation with floriana?

[@jayhasnogender]

Tbh at first I thought they should have let her get killed or anything, because it hurt so much to see the one relationship, wish was really important to me, to break so close before the wedding over a thing they should have talked about earlier in their relationship. I was like if even these two amazing women can’t live happily ever after, how can I? Like I’m glad now, but at the time it was very hard.

[@ClipsByLaura]

This panel could have gone on for multiple hours without me noticing. Chyler is so wonderful and so committed to this role, as well as to the community. She even took the risk of throwing herself into it and emotionally committing to it fully, so much even so that the break-up still makes her cry and broke her heart. I sometimes wonder why I keep watching Supergirl when I'm currently not too impressed with the writing and the character development and then I watch this panel and I remember: she brings that little bit of extra to it. Don't get me wrong, I love the dedication of the cast, I think Melissa and Jeremy and especially David are wonderful, but the overwhelming dedication of her to the character where the difference between the two sometimes melts away, that is certainly something special.

[@vivleggo309]

All her words came with so much honesty and at that moment you know she's fully committed to respect our community and give us a great story. This is a true ally people, I hope Alex can find her true love and be happy, we know that Chyler will do her best, also her struggles in life are no joke, she's a great person for keeping the good fight for her kids and never giving up, no matter the hell she's been through, love her so much.

[@vitalremains1498]

Watching Chyler Leigh expressing and sharing her emotions so freely is liberating, in a world where people are imposed to be under control, so called 'strong' but really hide and repress their feelings, and where being an empathic sweetheart is considered a weakness. She is gifted. Props to Dana Piccoli who manages to listen to her guests first and to not disrupt them.

[@gunnyking7890]

Dana is great.

[@Kpopforever123678]

Chyler is such an absolute badass who has so much courage and strength to open up, not only share her feelings about how the sanvers situation was delt with (while treading on some very thin ice) but her personal life as well and to sing a song which obviously has a huge impact on her. She tries so hard to make us happy and cares about our feelings. I wholeheartedly look up to this women.Thank you clexacon for sharing this moment!

[@albanirodriguez3529]

Best 54 minutes I've spent in my life

[@as7terix458]

The standing ovation at the beginning.. it's what she deserves!!

[@michellechetrit4057]

this is one of the panels that i dont skip moments in. i can listen to chyler forever because she is so humble and so gracious and i just love her! her character alex danvers helped me through so much and i can relate to her so much! much love to her and the cast of supergirl

[@TherMorita]

Dana is an amazing moderator and Chyler is an incredible human being :-)

[@MacaMaida93]

HOLD MY BEER 😂 omg I love this woman so much

[@blairelliott3311]

I wasn't expecting Agent Vasquez and Agent Danvers to chill at this panel. I loved that moment.

[@amps2482]

This interview just affirmed how much I adore Chyler as an actress. I've been a fan since GA days.. I love her as Lexie and I love her even more as Alex. I'm just happy that I can watch her act and be Alex.

[@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203]

I have so many things to say: 1) She is so cute and down to earth and funny and relatable. She’s perfect for this role. 2) I love how honest she is with this whole thing 3) she like genuinely went thru the break up, you can tell she’s grieving and it’s great. 4) I can’t see with all the shade she’s been throwing!! The whole 3/4 answer was so real 5) what scene are they talking about towards the end? What episode number?

[@kamilap]

5) you mean when she says that she felt uncomfortable, and didn't know if she was playing it right, and also that Floriana made the "lesbian nod"? If that's so, she was talking about when Alex comes out to Maggie on episode 2x05.

[@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203]

kamilap are you sure it sounded like a break up scene

[@IzumisChild]

Nope. It was the coming out scene because they mentioned the song "Way Down".

[@lorrainekoolman5455]

This is the most powerful panel that i have seen so far, wow this is just incredible! Chylar Leigh is the best!

[@gunnyking7890]

Too soon implies gay people change partners quickly, which adds to the myth of gay people. I think they should wait a whole season before she seriously dates again. It seems as if they are doing that.

[@phoenixmar]

I've been going to cons since the late 90's and I'm hard pressed to think of a panel that felt like this one did. The energy was overwhelming, pure joy and gratitude. I don't think anyone else got a standing ovation.. she got three. I'm so, SO grateful for the opportunity to show her what she means to us. So many of us feel terribly alone, and her genuine compassion shines like a beacon. She lets us know that we're heard, we're safe, we're loved. Thank you, Chyler. Forever and always.

[@rkaiser1333]

Ive basically just spent an hour bawling my eyes out

[@yonipangilinan9490]

Chyler is such a sweetheart and the most genuine actress ever! love her,amazing person..

[@theresagaberial5254]

I've not even started watching and I'm already crying 😭😭😭

[@gracetrippitt4050]

I’m really glad she mentioned Greys and Lexie, because for me her character as Lexie Grey gave me the most fulfilment. Seeing a character that was very much like myself (but the older version), made me feel acknowledged and su safe. I love her as Alex so far, but as Lexie she really touched me and her storylines were very relatable to my own life.

[@beap.4969]

omg i fell in love with Chyler one more time ... she's so amazing ... I could keep hearing her talking for a whole day 😍😍

[@frilly35]

She's so raw and real and puts so much thought and so many emotions into her words. I'm so happy she took this role because she's so important to so many people, myself included. I doubt there's a single person on the earth that could have done a better job with Alex Danvers than she did. She just amazing, not to mention a fantastic singer.

[@mandimoos]

Has to be the best and most honest panel on clexacon,, chyler is there alone facing and trying to justify how supergirl has played out, and shows she wasn’t happy with some decisions, Thank you Chyler for giving a full and what a wonderful soul xx

[@100fearsandfeels]

“Hello children it’s me”

[@AnxiousEwok]

While this reaffirms how much Chyler cares, it also reaffirms how much the Supergirl writers don't. If she had to fight hard for simple things, they still do not understand our side of things at all, and at this point, I doubt they ever will.

[@cursedmerchant]

erm, so i just started sobbing the secon chylar started tearing up omg, SHE IS SO PRECIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL BLESS HER SOUL

[@EssvariAI]

What an incredibly articulate person. Chyler is an extremely sensitive soul who is genuine and gentle. I am not a fan of supergirl as I stay away from anything that comes from CW but Chyler. My God, right from the start when my friend is raving about Supergirl, I felt for her potrayal and her grace. But my fear won over and CW n whatever it was messed up and Chyler suffered too because of that. Gosh! The one interview I was waiting to watch was Chyler's and it was worth it. All my goodwill wishes and love to this incredible woman 👏🌹

[@mileswb]

This was simply fantastic. I totally teared up during "Red Robin." What an amazing panel.

[@jaz9765]

I love that fact that she's answering each question as much as she wants to.

[@madisonpheonix1628]

she has the voice of an angel. what an incredible person through and through

[@ariadna94p]

Chyler deserves better, she's a gift to us, a beautiful human and I hope she knows now how important is her, not only because she's SG sister, most of the audience watch the show for her, We love you Chyler you gave us an amazing panel ❤ Love and respect for you from all the fandoms

[@taby9]

44:23 Red red Robin. It was perfect, she was perfect! T.T

[@heatherlindsey5676]

I love Chyler so much!! She is a wonderful person. She means the world to me. I'm sad i missed this one but i hope very soon i will get to meet her. Thank you very much for posting this.

[@NotUrSeestra]

Chy is so precious and honest and pure, i love and admire her so much

[@freakymonday]

i love how honest and heartwarming this panel became.

[@valpal5411]

I just love Chyler! Meeting her at Clexacon was a dream come true and then getting to talk to her a few weeks later at an East of Eli concert was amazing. She is so sweet, personal and down to earth. I’m holding out hope that there’s a woman out there God made for me that may be similar to Chyler. A girl can dream.

[@niamhwiseman3849]

Chyler makes me feel so much not only towards the characters she plays but towards her. She gives so much of herself to us through everything she does and she does it all so beautifully and gracefully. She truly is an inspiration and a sweetheart. I love her so much she has such a big place in my heart. I just want to thank her for always being there.

[@scifichic21]

Wow. That panel was amazing. Chyler is seriously the sweetest.

[@Raina92]

Chyler is such a mood in this!! Amazing panel!!!

[@yishernandez7320]

We need more than 1hour

[@tistabepari]

Chyler won my heart again❤ going to watch all alex danvers videos again.

[@blairelliott3311]

The moderator on Chyler's panel is so hilarious and thoughtful. She's a great buffer for Chyler when she speaks about Alex's journey and in her addressing Floriana's exit from the show.

[@Andicareaboutyou]

One of the things I love about this interview is the freedom Chyler was given to really respond. So often, in today’s fast-pace interviews people are interrupted all the time. Not here, I loved it! And Chyler really committed in her responses ❤

[@Glaubenskrieg]

What an amazing panel. Can only but love her. The honesty, the investment and the love for her character and who Alex represents.

[@yardenshitrit2499]

wow chyler. such a beautiful person inside and out. she's so humble, and caring. she's absolute amazing human being.THANK YOU FOR POSTING.

[@terryf6696]

I've always been a fan of Chyler on screen but seeing this interview we now see how amazing a person she is too. This is one of the most touching, honest and engaging interview I've seen of a panel.

[@margot_rain]

I always come to this interview when I'm having a bad day. Cheers me up no end. Chyler is a true inspiration x

[@jayhasnogender]

She always answers so thoughtful and tries not to offend anyone 🥺

[@GaH.Hassan]

It's been 30 seconds and I'm already crying

[@Nikki2806]

I so wanted to go to this, and this panel only. I love Chyler and I could watch this over and over and I really hope I get to meet her some day.

[@Lauren-zc2kk]

I love this, it's one of my favorite panels. Chyler really is a beautiful person both inside and out. I wish her all the best with everything she does.

[@debanderson5796]

I love listening to her talk. Very beautiful and articulate woman.

[@J2thePower0f3]

Thank you so much for sharing these panels. Chyler is a gem ❤️ watching her have to do mental gymnastics to avoid talking badly about her bosses while also trying not to offend the overly sensitive folks on social media was exhausting. Hate to think how much internet vitriol she and the cast have had thrown at them to make her so careful with her words. She nails it though. So eloquent.

[@hi_im_ems]

Gosh! This earth does not deserve Chyler Leigh! She's angel! And that voice!! Gosh the tears were coming like crazy!

[@stella3805]

this panel was so beautiful i’m so sad i wasn’t in there to see it. chyler, thank you. trust me, we know you fought for us and it literally means the world. everything you said was so honest and sincere. couldn’t ask for a better idol (and friend). we love you for being you. you deserved that endless applause and standing ovation more than anyone. ps thank u for the shoutout and most importantly for the amazing advice. i’m eating the hay and spitting out the sticks!! i love you so much

[@ItsTorple]

This was absolutely amazing. I laughed. I cried. I did both at once lol thank you so much for posting these ❤️

[@thatweirdperson1814]

Chyler is just amazing and wonderful and I'm so happy I got to see this panel because it really meant a lot

[@ayahhamdan1337]

Bless you Chyler, you are a force to be reckoned with! Love you so much, she’s just beautiful a beautiful human being! We need more people like Chyler Leigh in the world!

[@joshfeliciano9647]

Can i say this is one of the best if not the BEST solo panel in Clexacon? Yeah Chyler Leigh. Love you!

[@pointerlover3492]

Chyler Leigh is a true gift to this world ❤️

[@infinitemed8417]

29:42 hahahahahaha "oh, that one?"

[@wynneski]

Oh yeah rooting for that one😉

[@Mosquitahfol]

Can we get subtitles? The sound is really hard to hear. Please

[@fefe8onlyou]

Mosquitahfol yes, it would be amazing

[@Noa......]

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[@Mosquitahfol]

Sage Art R2 I turned it on, but it's pretty crappy. But it's okay, the audio is understandable is just bad for non english speakers because of the background noise

[@Noa......]

Mosquitahfol Sorry, I could not help.

[@Mosquitahfol]

Sage Art R2 😉😊

[@thewarningarmymexico]

42:13 “HOLD MY BEER” lol 🍺

[@LisaJR1995]

How is she just so so so perfect? I've been loving Chyler for years and my love for her only grows day by day..

[@tiggercat3560]

Her voice is incredible and warm heart. Thank you for singing for us. love you

[@lilyhall5681]

28:30 is chylers reaction to different ships. Funny af!!! XD

[@skyler7020]

lily hall I forgot who Lucy is. Can you tell me?

[@balooony1366]

lucy lane? she dated james in season 1

[@skyler7020]

Zhuoyi right. I definitely forgot her entire existence and now I feel horrible about it. Sorry.

[@aimeefontaine226]

Thanks so much for sharing.. ☺️ Chyler is such a genuine, authentic and amazing human being. So passionate in everything she does. She’s deserves all this and more. #inspired

[@y.martins2860]

Every single interview of Chyler that I see makes me wish to get to meet her in person at least once more than anything. And it saddens me because I may never get to meet her in person... She is such an amazing, powerful, and inteligent person, it is easy to love her.

[@rushelsooriyarachchi3260]

It's 2019 and still this makes me feel incredibly peaceful and happy whenever i watch..... chyler literally has healing powers flowing through her soul.... she is a great actress , idol, mom and everything literally.... she deserves more..... i wanna see her in many projects except alex danvers (thought that is cool indeed too).... she is awesome....❤

[@drivingfruity]

Alex Danvers is one of my favorite characters from Supergirl ❤️❤️

[@TeteQua]

Chyler is the most precious thing I LOVE!

[@miawolfie8161]

1:40 "Hello my children its me" lol

[@OddAudrea]

This is one of my favorite panels so far!

[@scftforwlw]

**Adds “Going to Clexacon” to bucket list**

[@The30111978]

how many "likes" we can put this beautiful human being...es un placer escucharla

[@svftbensonetuts4701]

When she mentioned Lexie 🥺🥺

[@yuanfd2809]

"the journey its not about the relationship,,but about discovering ur true identity about who u really are and love yourself" its so what my world is,,

[@laurawe9055]

I've enjoyed watching every single panel so far. Thank you for even existing, ClexaCon and furthermore thank you for uploading it all on KZbin!