Richard Dreyfuss has found himself in a controversy with fans following a Q&A session prior to a “Jaws” screening. Online accusations of sexism and homophobia have been directed towards him.
On Saturday night, the actor made an appearance at The Cabot Theater in Beverly, Massachusetts. During a discussion with fans of the beloved 1975 film, the actor allegedly made comments about transgender individuals, with a particular focus on transgender kids. This has sparked a wave of reactions and discussions among fans.
A video capturing the rant itself has not been released yet. However, there is a clip circulating on YouTube that was allegedly shot before the conversation took place. In the video, Richard Dreyfuss can be seen wearing a dress and performing a dance to Taylor Swift’s “Love Story.”
Take a look at the video, which supposedly captured the moments leading up to the talk. It’s definitely unusual, and while some fans find it amusing, online attendees are adamant that the laughter quickly dissipated. According to reports, Dreyfuss made a statement discouraging people from heeding the advice of children who identify as transgender and express a desire to undergo a transition.
Social media users are expressing their views on Richard’s criticism of the Academy Awards’ new inclusivity rules, which is not surprising given his previous instances of doing so. Furthermore, some users claim that he made remarks about women being too passive to successfully helm major film projects. Additionally, there are mentions of him taking aim at notable figures such as Barbra Streisand and Steven Spielberg.
Once again, we have not personally heard Richard’s statements, but various individuals on the internet are alleging that he made offensive remarks targeting minority groups. These claims, if true, paint a negative picture of Dreyfuss.
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The Cabot apologized for Richard’s remarks on Monday, making it clear that they do not endorse the actor’s statement in any way.
We have contacted Richard’s representatives, but we have not received a response yet.