The Massachusetts theater that hosted Richard Dreyfuss for a Jaws screening has apologized to attendees after what was expected to be “An Evening With Richard Dreyfuss + Jaws Screening” allegedly turned into a sexist, transphobic rant.
On Facebook, one person wrote, "We walked out of his interview tonight along with hundred of others because of his racist homophobic (misogynistic) rant." On X, many wondered what comments the actor, 76, made that prompted the venue to apologize.
According to a post on X, Richard “went off the rails talking about how Barbra Streisand is a genius but he didn’t listen to her because she is a woman and women shouldn’t have that power."
He also reportedly shared his thoughts on the #MeToo movement and made a transphobic comment about "how you shouldn’t be listening to some 10-year-old who says they want to be a boy instead of a girl," according to the same post.
The venue that hosted the event, The Cabot theater in Beverly, Massachusetts, shared a statement: "We are aware of, and share serious concerns, following the recent event with Richard Dreyfuss prior to a screening of the film 'Jaws' at The Cabot. The views expressed by Mr. Dreyfuss do not reflect the values of inclusivity and respect that we
uphold as an organization. We deeply regret the distress that this has caused to many of our patrons."
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"We regret that an event that was meant to be a conversation to celebrate an iconic movie instead became a platform for political views. We take full responsibility for the oversight in not anticipating the direction of the conversation and for the discomfort it caused to many patrons," the statement continued.
