Actor Marcia Gay Harden sets the record right after quotes from a recent interview she did went viral.
Speaking to Vulture, Harden, 61, suggested that Judi Dench, 86, was upset when she lost to her in the Best Supporting Actress category at the 2001 Oscars. Harden was nominated for her role in “Pollock” alongside Kate. Hudson for “Almost Famous”, Frances McDormand for “Almost Famous”, Julie Walters for “Billy Elliot” and Dench for “Chocolat”.
“It just felt great. And besides, I felt that the girls were really happy for me too. There was one I won’t mention – but it wasn’t Kate – who apparently wasn’t that happy,” said Harden. before Walters is disfellowshipped.
And I’m friends with Frances McDormand. Please, ”said Harden.
When the interviewer suggested Dench, the obvious last choice, Harden replied, “Frances doesn’t care,” adding, “But I honestly don’t want to say anything negative about anyone. never know what’s going on. Whatever. “
Many media outlets shared her comments widely, with Harden’s implication in the headline. People magazine wrote, “Marcia Gay Harden suggests Judi Dench was ‘not so lucky’ to lose her at the 2001 Oscars,” while the Huffington Post wrote, “Marcia Gay Harden suggests Dame Judi Dench was ‘not so lucky'” Lost her at the Oscars. “
On Wednesday, Harden took to social media to clear the air of any drama and apologized for her comments she said had been taken out of context.
“In a recent interview, one of my answers, pertaining to Dame Judi Dench, was misinterpreted,” she said. ‘I’ve never met Ms. Dench – but if I had, I’m sure I would have found her as generous and supportive if she was respected. I’m very sorry for anything that would have made someone think differently. ‘
Fellow actors took to the comments section to support Harden in her expression of regret.
Andie MacDowell wrote, “Interviews are so weird and very tricky. Some questions aren’t worth answering, but we won’t know until it’s too late.”
“Marcia, you are one of the nicest, most supportive people I know,” wrote Camryn Manheim. ‘You lift people up, you don’t bring them down. I know your interview was misinterpreted and you have a tremendous amount of respect for Dame Judy Dench. Knowing what an elegant and gracious woman she is, I’m sure she understands your true heart. “
