TODAY SHOW HOST TRIES TO CALL ANTHONY MACKIE GAY? HA!

Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Carlton Jordan | Filed under: Video | Tags: | Comments

Mackie and Jeremy never heard of the 3-second rule? Or is that for when making eye contact with another guy? I forget!

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Nonetheless, I’m glad Anthony Mackie handled that well.  It could’ve been a (Beyonce voice) disastuh! Meredith did issue an apology though…

UPDATE 3/10: Vieira is sorry. She says in a statement: “During an interview with the cast of the hurt locker on Monday, I turned to actor Anthony Mackie and made a joke about “man hugging” in reference to a hug he and fellow actor Jeremy Renner had shared a few weeks earlier on our air. It was meant to be lighthearted, but some were offended by what they believed to be a homophobic comment. That was never my intent, but that doesn’t matter. Words are extremely powerful and should never be chosen lightly, even in a lighthearted moment. I apologize to any and all that I offended. My support of the gay and lesbian community is longstanding and well documented. It has not and will never waver.”

  • Chris Howard
    It's sad that Meredith had to go "there". As a seasoned interviewer and journalist I would think that she would know better, and I'm sure she does. Her intent was clear; it just so happens that Mr. Mackie was able to disarm the power of her comment with his good manners and intelligence. It is sad that some people in this country are comfortable with black men being in one of two categories, either that of the threatening thug or gay.
  • Hmm looks liek they were tripping "being suprised that he gave a smart answer" what was he suppose not to? and if not why would that be??
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