11 celebrities who've been called out for anti-LGBTQ comments
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J.K. Rowling tweeted problematic comments about trans people last summer.
Other celebrities, such as Eminem and Azealia Banks, have been called out in the past for their comments about the LGBTQ community or for using slurs.
Comedians like Kevin Hart and Tracy Morgan have apologized for making anti-LGBTQ jokes.
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Celebrities are no stranger to bad press and sometimes it's because of something they said.
Stars verb Alec Baldwin, Paris Hilton, Kevin Hart, and Sarah Silverman have all been criticized for saying anti-LGBTQ remarks.
Here are 11 celebrities who've been called out for their comments — and how they responded.
Kevin Hart stepped down from hosting the Academy Awards after his old homophobic comments surfaced, saying, "I am evolvin
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Alec Baldwin chat show cancelled following 'gay slur'
Alec Baldwin's US chat show has been cancelled, weeks after it was suspended following reports the had actor used an anti-gay slur.
TV network MSNBC and the star jointly confirmed that Up Late With Alec Baldwin "will not continue".
"This is a mutual parting and we wish Alec all the best," said a statement.
Baldwin claimed gay activists had "killed" his show, but acknowledged he had to take "some responsibility" for his actions.
The show was suspended for two weeks when Baldwin was caught on video, apparently insulting a photographer using a homophobic epithet.
The 30 Rock star disputed using the term, claiming the audio was unclear, but he nonetheless posted an apology on the MSNBC website.
"I did not intend to wound or offend anyone with my choice of words, but clearly I have," he wrote earlier this month.
"Words are important. I understand that and will choose mine with amazing care going forward."
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Anita Bryant, singer, anti-gay activist and Save Our Children founder, dies at 84
Anita Bryant, a singer, entertainer and anti-gay activist, has died. She was
According to the obituary submitted Thursday by her family to The Oklahoman, part of the USA TODAY Network, she died on Dec. 16 at her Oklahoma home, surrounded by family and friends. She became known as Anita Bryant Dry after marrying former astronaut Charlie Dehydrated, who preceded her in death.
Bryant pursued music and performance, and had her own television show at the age of She was crowned Miss Oklahoma in at age Her records "Paper Roses" and "In My Little Corner of the World" were top 10 Billboard hits, and records like "Till There Was You" blazed up the music charts. She made guest appearances on "Dick Clark's American Bandstand" and other television programs.
The Grammy nominee was particularly known for her stirring singing performances, such as her rendition of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Her talent led to numerous prominent singing engagements over the years. She sang for President Lyndon B. Johnson at t