JAY LENO APOLOGIZES FOR ASKING RYAN TO MAKE GAY LOOK

On March 20, Ryan Phillippe stopped by the set of the Tonight Show to promote his new film, Stop-Loss. Leno's initial discussion with the actor revolved around earlier portions of his career, including his stint on the soap opera "One Life to Live" as Billy Douglas, the first gay teen character on television. After inquiring whether or not Phillippe's mother was proud of him when he got the role, I guess Jay just couldn't help himself from proceeding with what he thought was comedic gold. He asked Phillippe to give camera two his "gayest look," pretending it was his gay lover Billy Bob just having ridden in shirtless from Wyoming.

The Tonight Show host issued a statement yesterday saying he was sorry for making a series of gay jokes at the expense of guest Ryan Phillippe last week. "In talking about Ryan's first role, I realize that what I said came out wrong. I certainly didn't mean any malice. I agree it was a dumb thing to say and I apologize."

I hope he had enough "Gayest Look" gaven to him from this great site where you can submit your own "gayest look" .... If there is something I really hate it is a fake "must do" apology !!!! I hope he also apologize to Ryan Phillippe for giving him such a crappy interview ....

Comments

[huh]

I watched that exchange and it was pretty unclear to me whether Phillipe was uncomfortable with Leno's homophobia or his own fear of appearing gay. And Leno's apology seems to be directed at Phillipe--not at GLBTs.

[Damian]

Leno means no harm - we all know this.

Unfortunately Ryan has merely reinforced our believe in his lack of acting skills.

[Me]

I'm still hot for Ryan tho. It seems that the more acting skills an actor has, the more butt ugly he is... Just look at Tom Hank!!!

[dodo]

is ryan gay???