Pierre Coffin, co-director of Despicable Me and original voice of several Minions, explained why these characters were designed with a male appearance.
According to his vision, he imagined them as clumsy, chaotic, and impulsive beings, so he didn’t see female characters fitting into that comedic dynamic.
The explanation once again sparked debate on social media, between those who see it as an artistic decision and those who question the underlying idea.
