Some stars endure countless trials to become the radiant figures that light up the constellation of the starship for ages, while others are simply fortunate enough to shine bright in this lifetime. Achieving such brilliance might require a monk's patience and dedication, but Cristin Milioti has proven how it is done in HBO’s latest miniseries, The Penguin. Though Milioti took her time becoming a beloved champion for fans worldwide, her timing could not be better, especially with two corners of Batman's villain catalog opening up thanks to the release of Joker: Folie à Deux. 

Unlike the dud reputation crafted for this version of Harley Quinn, however, Milioti’s take on a Batman villain has been hailed as one of the best yet.

For comic book enthusiasts, superheroes are cultural forces, but on the DC side, the lineup of villains captivates fans just as much, if not more. This may explain the heightened expectations surrounding Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux, featuring Joaquin Phoenix. However, with its underwhelming box office performance, the criticism has been relentless. In contrast, Cristin Milioti’s portrayal of Sofia Falcone in The Penguin has accomplished what other Batman villains have struggled to do—become the name on everyone’s lips.

From the very first episode, the buzz was palpable. But after the release of the fourth episode, Cent'Ann, fans have taken to social media to pit Lady Gaga’s villainous portrayal against Milioti’s, placing the latter at the top. Until now, the debate centered on whether Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn or Gaga’s rendition was better, but Cristin Milioti has emerged to declare, not so fast! Fans are now crowning her as the best baddie in the Batman universe, but that is not all.

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Milioti’s fans have taken to the Internet, flooding it with early nominations for the upcoming awards season, and few are disputing her recognition.

Fans might recall her as the mother who showed up after eight seasons of How I Met Your Mother, but Cristin Milioti is on a mission to prove she is the mother of all Batman villains, outshining even Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn as per fans. Whether this was already on her agenda is up for debate, but with one iconic villain missing the mark and another surprisingly dominating, fans believe Milioti deserves nominations for both the upcoming Emmys and Golden Globes.

Many fans are buzzing on social media, sharing screenshots from the episode that is making the rounds. 

Others are amazed at how Milioti seems to be striving to outdo herself with each new episode with the rawness and realness of the comics. While she may have inadvertently claimed the title of the most anticipated Batman villain, fans are eager to celebrate her in every way possible, suggesting that Milioti may have already secured her victory before the awards season even begins.

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