Ali Larter is sticking up for Taylor Sheridan.

During the first season of his Paramount+ show “Landman, ” Sheridan, 55, faced criticism for sexualizing Larter’s character, Angela Norris, who wore a bikini or tight dresses in most scenes.

But in a new interview with People , Larter, 49, defended Sheridan, calling him “a provocateur.”

“He loves to write characters that make people respond, that initiate a reaction, a feeling. And I think that what’s incredible about our show, and a lot of the shows that Taylor makes, is that they’re all wildly original and authentic to themselves,” the actress said.

Larter also applauded Sheridan’s “exciting” storytelling, including how he created a character for her who “beats to her own tune.”

“It’s incredible how Taylor made oil fascinating, an

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