Smurfette leads a mission to rescue Papa Smurf from Gargamel and Razamel in the new animated musical film 'Smurfs,' featuring Rihanna. She is the only female among male Smurfs, representing a problematic trope in media known as the Smurfette principle, where a single female exists in a male ensemble. Although Rihanna's original song for the film received mixed reactions, it marked her return after a three-year hiatus from music. The film showcases Smurfette's empowered role, yet her character name remains tied to a sexist narrative pattern in popular culture.
The character of Smurfette, though taking a leading role in the new movie, embodies the Smurfette principle, representing a common trope of a lone female in a male-dominated narrative.
Rihanna's involvement in 'Smurfs,' including an original song, sparked mixed reactions; while some fans embraced the track's upbeat nature, others were disappointed by her return in a children's film.
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