Gary to Garner: My Bad!

Gary Busey has apologized for his whacked-out, caught on live TV embrace of actress Jennifer Garner on the Oscar red carpet last month.

In a statement from his rep, Busey says "I meant no disrespect to Ms. Jennifer Garner when I met her at the Oscars and apologize if I made her uncomfortable."

Apparently he didn't realize that she was being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest live on the air (um OK). He says that by the time he realized she was was being interviewed, he tried to step away but "suddenly Ryan introduced her to me." Blame Seacrest!

"I simply greeted both actresses with joy and open arms, which is the way I would greet anyone I'm happy to meet," Busey said. "Everyone has experienced a handshake or hug which has turned awkward, and this was no different."

Filed under: TV, Wacky & Weird

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61. Let's be serious, people. To everyone out there who are saying that Jennifer Garner acted like a prude, let's take the encounter in it's entirety. Gary started the encounter by shouting across several people that he had been looking for Ryan Seacrest. Ryan's reaction when Laura Linney gave him a puzzled look was in the vein of I have no idea, I've never met the guy. Gary then barged into the interview, leaning towards Ryan, gesturing wildly and gettingthisclose. When Ryan tried to salvage the situation by introducing the ladies, Gary was relatively appropriate with Laura Linney, but grabbed Jennifer Garner and kissed her neck. Based on his behavior, anyone would have been concerned that maybe this guy was unstable. Now, gentlemen, how would you feel if some stranger (who was acting that oddly) grabbed your wife or girlfriend and kissed her on the neck? Ladies, surely you've been out and had some strange person acost you and been scared. I know I have. Just because she's famous doesn't make her less human.
And what is this foolishness about "trapping" her husband? I have never seen a more well suited pair. They seem to be very happy together. I think he finally figured out which one was the RIGHT Jennifer for him.

Posted at 5:48PM on Apr 7th 2008 by Eirodann

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