Richard Dreyfuss Sparks Backlash After Alleged Homophobic, Sexist Rant

Richard Dreyfuss is in sizzling water with followers after a Q&A earlier than a “Jaws” screening allegedly took a wild flip … with many on-line accusing him of sexism and homophobia.

The actor appeared at The Cabot Theater in Beverly, Massachusetts Saturday evening for a dialogue with followers of the hit 1975 movie … throughout which followers are saying he made feedback about transgender individuals — significantly transgender youngsters.

Video of the rant itself hasn’t surfaced but … however, a clip allegedly shot within the lead-up to the convo is floating round on YouTube — and, it reveals Dreyfuss carrying a gown and performing a dance of kinds to Taylor Swift‘s “Love Story.”

Take a look at the video, allegedly taken earlier than the speak … it is odd for certain, and although many followers are laughing, attendees on-line are making it clear no one was laughing by the tip of the speak with Dreyfuss who apparently stated individuals should not hearken to youngsters who say they’re transgender and wish to transition.

Social media customers are saying Richard blasted the Academy Awards’ new inclusivity guidelines too — not precisely a shock ‘trigger he is completed that fairly a bit in current months. Others are saying he stated ladies are too passive to make huge motion pictures work, and a few add he took pictures at Barbra Streisand and Steven Spielberg.

Once more, we’ve not really heard what Richard stated, and these are all claims people online are making … however, all of them inform an identical story of Dreyfuss slamming minority teams — and, it is not making the man look good.

The Cabot issued an apology for Richard’s remarks Monday, stating clearly they don’t endorse what the actor stated in any means.