‘Criminal Minds’ Star Paget Brewster Tells TV Journalist to ‘Work at a Shelter’ After Mixed Review, Sparking Outrage From Other Critics
Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster apologized after sparking backlash by lashing out at a TV critic online.
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Actor Paget Brewster, recognized for her role in "Criminal Minds," has issued an apology following a contentious interaction with a TV journalist. After receiving a mixed review, Brewster advised the critic to "work at a shelter" and stated they "suck," a response that generated outrage among other critics.
Reporting from Variety, The Express Tribune, TMZ and Deadline emphasizes the direct quotes attributed to the actor and the swift follow-up apology. Coverage highlights the specific phrase "shame on me" used by Brewster to acknowledge the error in judgment regarding the online exchange.
Current coverage does not specify if there will be further repercussions for Brewster or if the journalist has responded to the apology.
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Quick answers
What sparked the controversy?
Coverage states Paget Brewster told a TV journalist to "work at a shelter" and that they "suck" following a mixed review.
Has the actor responded?
Yes, Paget Brewster has apologized for the remarks, stating "shame on me" according to coverage.
Who reported this story?
The incident is covered by The Express Tribune, TMZ, Deadline and Variety.
Coverage (6)
- Paget Brewster Apologizes for Insulting Critic of 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Yahoo · 8h ago
- Paget Brewster sparks backlash after attacking 'Criminal Minds' critic online The Express Tribune · 8h ago
- Paget Brewster Lashes Out at TV Critic After Negative Review, Apologizes TMZ · 8h ago
- Paget Brewster Apologizes For Telling TV Journalist “You Suck”: “Shame On Me” Deadline · 8h ago
- ‘Toy Story 5’ Already Breaking Box Office Records The Daily Beast · 8h ago
- ‘Criminal Minds’ Star Paget Brewster Tells TV Journalist to ‘Work at a Shelter’ After Mixed Review, Sparking Outrage From Other Critics Variety · 8h ago