Greek actress Maria Geronikolou has responded to public criticism regarding her household arrangements and perceived lack of traditional cooking. The criticism stemmed from reports she and her partner regularly order food from a catering company. Geronikolou countered that household responsibilities are shared, and she and her partner deserve privacy in their personal lives. She further criticized societal expectations surrounding gender roles, referencing outdated notions of women as solely responsible for domestic duties. The actress illustrated her point with a photograph from her performance in “The Boy Across,” a play depicting societal norms from the 1960s. Geronikolou’s statement challenges conventional expectations of women and highlights the evolving dynamics of modern relationships. The incident sparked debate about the pressures placed on women to conform to traditional roles.