Actress Ashley Judd has re-evaluated her role in the 1995 film Heat, stating the depiction of women in the movie is "not okay" and reflects problematic realities and structural inequalities of its time. While proud of the film's iconic status, Judd expressed concern over cinema normalizing male violence against women, citing her 1997 film Kiss the Girls as another example. She believes such portrayals, even when framed as resilience, often overlook deeper societal issues.