Lucy Liu Says She Confronted Bill Murray on ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Set Over ‘Unacceptable’ Insults Because ‘I’m Going to Protect Myself’ When ‘Something Isn’t Right’

Lucy Liu made headlines in 2021 when she appeared on an episode of the Los Angeles Times’ “Asian Enough” podcast and revealed that Bill Murray allegedly made “unacceptable” and “inexcusable” insults to her on the “Charlie’s Angels” set. Now four years later, the actor was asked by The Guardian why she decided to speak out about Murray’s conduct on set. The two filmed “Charlie’s Angels” alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore in 1999. The movie opened in theaters the following year.
“I really didn’t think about it,” Liu said about speaking out. “I would’ve done that in any situation. I think when I sense something is not right, I am going to protect myself. It’s an innate thing to do if you feel there’s injustice, and I always feel that way.”
Liu acknowledged that she is not someone who stays quiet and plays the typical Hollywood game,...
“I really didn’t think about it,” Liu said about speaking out. “I would’ve done that in any situation. I think when I sense something is not right, I am going to protect myself. It’s an innate thing to do if you feel there’s injustice, and I always feel that way.”
Liu acknowledged that she is not someone who stays quiet and plays the typical Hollywood game,...
- 1/13/2025
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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