Melanie Lynskey expresses unwavering confidence in her husband Jason Ritter‘s protective instincts.

The 47-year-old actress from the acclaimed series Yellowjackets playfully responded to fans who were humorously curious about Jason‘s potential fighting skills following her captivating appearance at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

“Yes, it’s truly wonderful to have someone who will stand up for you. He’s not out there trying to undermine the lesbian community,” Melanie remarked during an interview with TooFab while celebrating the much-anticipated second season of Poker Face, a project both she and Jason are excitedly involved in.

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“Additionally, just the other day, he mentioned that everyone knows that lesbians possess the best taste. [I said] I replied, ‘Okay, that’s quite a generalization,’ and he confidently insisted, ‘It’s simply true, it’s absolutely true,’” she shared with a smile.

When Melanie stepped onto the red carpet at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party alongside Jason, stunning in a sparkly red Christian Siriano gown, a flurry of online comments emerged, playfully asking Jason if he could indeed fight.

In a light-hearted response, Jason took to X to humorously affirm his fighting abilities, later sharing a visual demonstration on his Instagram account that delighted fans.

If you missed it, last year, Melanie candidly spoke about the immense support Jason has provided throughout her career journey.