What started off as an attempt to shed light on gender equality in America in relation to the Bruce Jenner interview with Diane Sawyer, turned into the opposite for actress Alice Eve, who was labeled as a bigot. 

Hollywood Life reports that on an Instagram post, which has since been deleted, Eve brought to light that if Jenner was a woman, he would not even be a celebrity at this point in his life.

"'For all intents and purposes I am a woman,'" Eve started off, quoting Jenner. "Nope. If you were a woman no one would have heard of you because women can't compete in the decathlon. You wouldn't be a hero. You would be a frustrated young athlete who hasn't given a chance."

"Until women are paid the same as men, then playing at being a 'woman' while retaining the benefits of being a man is unfair," she continued. "Do you have a vagina? Are you paid less than men? Then, my friend, you are a woman."

The statement, which was originally intended to shed light that being a woman is a struggle for equality, has prompted major backlash for the young "Star Trek" actress. She was listed by some followers as "transphobic" and even called a bigot.

The actress has since deleted her post and attempted to explain her actions with another post.

"I do agree that the struggle for transgenders is unique and horrific. However, I do want to also support a cause I strongly believe in, the right for women to have equal rights to men. The transgender equality struggle is the next one, as we all know. And very real it is, too," Eve posted.

That post was also removed from her page and eventually supplemented by an infographic picture of David Bowie that reads: "I am a supporter of anyone who wishes to explore their gender identity. Sometimes language doesn't express the spectrum of identity sufficiently, as in this case. I am also a believer in equal rights for all...Whatever your race, colour or creed."

Although the actress was clearly trying to use the Jenner interview as a platform to promote gender equality, she has since expressed remorse for her words and made a statement to Entertainment Weekly.

"I deeply apologize for offending anyone. I support equal rights and equal dignity for all. I have deep compassion and support for Bruce Jenner," Eve told EW. "My intention was not to offend. My intention was simply to express that, with the overdue and welcome acceptance of us all living on a gender spectrum, we must encourage equality for all."