Before theMarvel Cinematic Universeand theDCEUwere battling it out at the box office a little show calledSmallvillewas a must-watch.

Smallvilleoriginally aired from 2001-2011 and even featured a famous HGTV star at one point,Drew Scott.

She’s still stunning, too.

Actress Kristin Kreuk as Lana in Smallville

“I was so scared for so long,” she recalled.

I remember being on the phone with the producers and stating my opinion, and then quietly crying."

Kreuk has been fighting hard ever since to be brave and be heard.

Actress Kristin Kreuk speaks at an event in 2020

“I mean, I love acting.

I think I become too self-aware when I’m acting.

I’d love to not have that anymore.”

Moving behind the camera may suit her, but she’ll definitely be missed in front of it.