Lucy Liu revealed why she confronted Bill Murray on the 1999 set of the action movie Charlie’s Angels, following an altercation where Murray allegedly hurled “inexcusable and unacceptable” insults at her. Four years after recalling the incident, Liu said she stood up to Murray because it was instinctual for her to protect herself when she sensed injustice.
“I think when I sense something is not right, I am going to protect myself,” Liu told The Guardian. She added that as someone who doesn’t typically play the Hollywood game, she had to find a way to address the situation.
Liu recalled that after script rewrites without Murray’s knowledge, he went on a tirade with her, using language she found “inexcusable and unacceptable.” However, the exact nature of his comments remains unclear, with some speculating that they were not majorly important at the time.
Liu expressed herself and stood up for herself, stating that there’s no need to condescend or put others down. Her actions were seen as a positive move, as it can often stop such behavior.
Twenty-six years later, the exact nature of Murray’s comments remains unclear, with some defending his actions and others criticizing them. However, many agree that Liu was right to speak out and address the situation.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/01/lucy-liu-on-why-confronted-bill-murrayn-charlies-angels-set-inexcusable-insults-1236255612