Malala Yousafzai's First Acting Role Shocks Fans – See Her 'Cowgirl' Look!

Malala Yousafzai on Her ‘Cowgirl Era’

Malala Yousafzai is making her screen debut with a cameo in the second season of the British show We Are Lady Parts. The Nobel Peace Prize winner's first look from the TV series has been getting a lot of attention on social media. It shows Malala wearing a cowboy hat and riding a horse. Season 2 of Niza Mandoor's show, featuring Malala's appearance, will premiere on Thursday on NBCUniversal in the US and Channel 4 in the UK.

Sharing Malala's first look on Reddit, one person commented, "A lot of people are going to be annoyed by this for some reason." Another added, "Making weak idiots very, very angry is kind of her thing." Some Instagram users were less impressed with Malala's cameo.

Malala on Her Acting Debut

In an interview with British Vogue, Malala said she 'never expected to be in a show.' She explained how she got involved in Nida Manzoor’s We Are Lady Parts, which follows the members of an all-female Muslim punk band. Malala said, "I went to the premiere of Polite Society and saw her speak there. That film is a masterpiece. It broke all the stereotypes."

She added, "I thanked Nida for making it, and for making We Are Lady Parts. They’re so important and reach so many people. They aren’t just for brown people – there’s so much in them that everyone can relate to, from friendship and family dynamics to having the confidence to follow your passions. That’s why I wanted to get into the entertainment world, too, because I want young people and women to get a chance to reflect the world as they see it, and through those stories, we can all connect with each other. But, I’ve always been behind the scenes – I never expected to be in a show myself. Now, I’m finally showing my hidden talent."