Debra Messing Mad At Megyn Kelly For ‘Gay Thing’ Comment
Jim Burrows and Debra Messing Image by Getty Images
Jim Burrows and Debra Messing Image by Getty Images
Debra Messing, the once-and-again star of “Will and Grace,” says that she regrets appearing on NBC’s “Today” show after host Megyn Kelly made remarks viewed as insensitive to gay people.
“Honestly I didn’t know it was [Kelly] until that morning. The itinerary just said Today Show appearance. Regret going on. Dismayed by her comments,” Messing wrote online after Kelly referred to one guest’s sexual identity as a “gay thing.”
Kelly was talking to Messing, co-star Will McCormack and so-called “super-fans” of the show – which had its initial run end more than a decade ago – when she landed in trouble.
“Is it true that you became a lawyer — and you became gay — because of Will?” she asked one of the fan guests. “I think … the gay thing is going to work out great!”
Kelly, who achieved prominence at the Fox News Channel, is starting her new gig as a “Today” show host following her move to NBC.
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