Yes, I Did Say That!

A look at who’s saying what in entertainment

“Besides me fucking up, this is historic.” SPIKE LEE

The filmmaker, to a group of press, apologizing for his premature announcement of the Palme d’Or winner (Titane, from Julia Ducournau) at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

“Take me as I am or kiss my ass, eat shit and step on Legos.” BRITNEY SPEARS

The pop star, on Instagram, blasting her family and detractors as she wages a fight to free herself from her controversial conservatorship.

“I was popping Adderall like Pez and sleeping on my office couch.” DAN HARMON

The showrunner, on Vulture’s Good One podcast, reflecting on his poor work habits on his late sitcom Community.

“Being at war with your body is so last season.” CAMILA CABELLO

The singer, on TikTok, addressing body-shaming social media comments over recent paparazzi photos of her dressed in a sports bra.

“Facebook is not the reason this goal was missed.” GUY ROSEN

Facebook’s vp integrity, in a post on the platform, defending his company as the Biden administration blames social media for the stalling rate of vaccinations in the U.S.

“We can have a documentary-ethics panel about it later.” MORGAN NEVILLE

The Roadrunner director, to The New Yorker, defending the decision to use an AI-generated voice of Anthony Bourdain in his documentary about the late chef.

“What I always got from her was brutal honesty.” BOB IGER

The Walt Disney Co. chairman, to The New York Times, reflecting on longtime right hand Zenia Mucha, as the company’s chief communications officer announced her retirement.

“There is no winning.” CHRISSY TEIGEN

The Cravings author, on Instagram, reflecting on how “cancel club is a fascinating thing” as accusations of past social media bullying have kept her in hot water.