The Hollywood Reporter (Weekly)
Yes, I Did Say That!
A look at who’s saying what in entertainment
“The fact that people are losing their agents because they have a political standpoint — it feels scary.”
KIRSTEN DUNST
The actor, to Variety, explaining her discomfort in talking about her opinions publicly in an environment that thrives on clickbait.
“He’s a classic — it could be Ronald McDonald or something.”
JARED LETO
The actor, to People, reacting to online comparisons between himself and Jesus.
“They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent.”
SHAKIRA
The singer, to Allure, discussing why her sons hated Barbie, adding that she prefers pop culture that empowers women “without robbing men of their possibility to be men.”
“I mean, we punch so far above our weight.”
COLIN FARRELL
The actor, to Entertainment Tonight, musing on his native Ireland’s recent domination in Hollywood.
“After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down.”
ISLA FISHER
The actress, on Instagram, announcing her divorce from husband Sacha Baron Cohen.
“I’m still a kid just crying for attention.”
JERROD CARMICHAEL
The comedian, to Esquire, explaining his decision to include his parents — and their reactions to his sexuality — in his new HBO doc series.
“That number is so preposterous, OK? Ridiculous.”
LARRY DAVID
The comedian, on CNN, when anchor Chris Wallace asked him to confirm reports that he’s worth $500 million.
“What I’m not going to quit is the joy of my life.”
LIZZO
The singer, on Instagram, explaining that she didn’t mean to insinuate she was leaving the music business; she plans to give up listening to negative feedback.