Whoopi Goldberg Slams Transphobic Critics Of Elliot Page’s ‘The Odyssey’ Casting: “Don’t Go See The Damn Movie”
Whoopi Goldberg has publicly defended Elliot Page's casting in 'The Odyssey' against transphobic critics.
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Whoopi Goldberg addressed the casting controversy surrounding Elliot Page's role in 'The Odyssey' during an appearance on The View. Goldberg told critics of the casting not to see the movie, asserting that movies are not real.
Coverage from Deadline, LGBTQ Nation, and The Daily Beast emphasizes Goldberg's strong language in blasting "haters" and transphobic critics. Yahoo reports that Goldberg specifically called out the "stupidity of men" during her analysis of the situation.
Future developments depend on the ongoing reaction to the casting of Elliot Page and further commentary from Goldberg as reported by BroadwayWorld and other entertainment outlets.
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Quick answers
Where did Whoopi Goldberg make these comments?
She addressed the controversy on the program The View.
Who is the actor at the center of the casting controversy?
Elliot Page, who is cast in 'The Odyssey'.
What was Goldberg's advice to the critics?
She told them, “Don’t go see the damn movie!”
Coverage (5)
- Whoopi Goldberg Addresses THE ODYSSEY Casting Controversy on THE VIEW BroadwayWorld · 10h ago
- ‘The View’ Host Blasts ‘Odyssey’ Haters: ‘Movies Are Not Real!’ The Daily Beast · 10h ago
- Whoopi Goldberg slams haters of Elliot Page's role in "The Odyssey": “Don’t go see the d**n movie!” LGBTQ Nation · 10h ago
- Whoopi Goldberg calls out“ ”‘stupidity of men’ during “The Odyssey” analysis Yahoo · 10h ago
- Whoopi Goldberg Slams Transphobic Critics Of Elliot Page’s ‘The Odyssey’ Casting: “Don’t Go See The Damn Movie” Deadline · 10h ago
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