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Gay & Racial Jabs on 'Entourage' Set

Posted Nov 20th 2009 4:18PM by TMZ Staff

The creator of "Entourage" is vowing to put a stop to the gay and racial "jokes" being thrown around on the set of his show, after one of the stars revealed he's "occasionally" targeted ... and unhappy about it.

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Rex Lee -- who plays Lloyd on the show -- was out in L.A. yesterday, where he claimed certain members of the crew "occasionally" make fun of his ethnicity and sexuality on set. Rex added, "I try not to let it bother me."

After Lee's admission, the show's creator Doug Ellin told TMZ he's "shocked and horrified" to hear about the situation and "will be speaking to everybody before we start filming again in March. It's not something condoned or acceptable."

Ellin also told us he already spoke to Lee -- and during the convo, Rex re-confirmed that crew members had made "insensitive gay jokes."

Ellin claims he's now going to lay down the gauntlet, telling Rex if it happens again, the culprit will be fired.

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1. So some gearbox is upset cry me a river it's a two way street with words like "breeder" get over it...

Posted at 4:23PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Scott

2. get over it ????????????????????????? i am very shocked that the crew of this show feels its ok to make these type of comments.

its a shame...... but in reality, could it be that their actions are due to what they have seen from the men or women in charge at the show... they are simply repeating or participating on what they hear around the set.

there is more to the story......


we are all human and are different in many ways..... no one should have to deal with this type of behavior in what ever place you work at.


they should feel lucky to have a job ........ it seems they take it for granted////////////

Posted at 4:28PM on Nov 20th 2009 by anthony

3. don't worry rex, lucie kim will file a lawsuit on your behalf for 50 billion yen

Posted at 4:37PM on Nov 20th 2009 by bai ling

4. GET A LIFE YOU BUNCH OF CRY BABIES. YOU WANT EQUALITY THEN TAKE IT LIKE THE REST OF US WHO ARE THE BRUNT OF MANY JOKES REGARDING DIFFERENT CULTURES, STYLES, MANNERISMS, JUST LIFE'S TOUGH LUCK!!!
You individuals are not unique jump in line and by the way who is the biggest meanest bunch of hate mongers unleashed is the Gays (certainly never happy kind of a oxymoron) that hate those who voted YES on 8. It is a personal choice just like theirs so give others some breathing room because you sound like a bunch of racist hypocrits.


GLAAd they can't blame the Republicans nor the Independents for the current state of California. The Democrats are raping and pilaging the taxpayers just fine on their own. It will always be someone else's fault though....

Posted at 5:21PM on Nov 20th 2009 by ROTTWEILER

5. Llllloyd!

Posted at 4:59PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Anon

6. Wow. What a bunch of crazy heffers commenting here. I say good for Mr. Ellin for not tolerating this kind of work environment. It's one thing for friends to call each other names in a teasing way, but quite another for co-workers to create a terrible work environment. As for Scott's ridiculous comment: I lived in Toronto's gay neighbourhood for years and was never once called a breeder, except in jest by friends, which is totally fine.

Bunch of whiteys. ;-)

Posted at 5:03PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Marc

7. I love Lloyd, he's probably my favorite one on the whole show, would love to see much more of him next season :)

Posted at 5:03PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Kimmy

8. The creator's response is admirable and hopefully he will follow through. Top management is always responsible for ensuring the workplace is free of harrassment, insensitivity and violence.

Posted at 5:07PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Karolein

9. Tell me do you like Harvey levin he's a lawyer you know, ha ha ha Oh God gimme a break.

Posted at 5:13PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Bettsie Green

10. I am shocked and appalled to hear of the conduct of the people on this show. I doubt that disciplining them will do any good and may in fact make things worse. However, the "creator" has no choice but to do the right thing.

Posted at 5:18PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Harriet

11. Boo-Hoo!!! Now gay men will have to stop using the word "bitch".

Posted at 5:37PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Pamela

12. Am I missing something here? Every week, the writers write a barrage of jokes and one-liners about Lloyd's sexuality, but no one on the set is allowed to utter their unscripted jokes...I'm so confused.

Posted at 5:36PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Kimberkolo

13. 11. I am shocked and appalled to hear of the conduct of the people on this show. I doubt that disciplining them will do any good and may in fact make things worse. However, the "creator" has no choice but to do the right thing.

Posted at 5:18PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Harriet

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2009/11/20/entourage-rex-lee-gay-racial-doug-ellen-video/#comments#ixzz0XRSJ9vLO

Harriet, the execs take it very seriously. Think of Isiah Washington. If T.R. Knight had sued the show & the network because of it, the PR would have been unbelievably bad for both.
& Washington didn't even use the slur on Knight! He said it to Patrick Dempsey.

Posted at 5:37PM on Nov 20th 2009 by seriously?

14. WTF!!!! Has anyone even seen this show the whole thing is Ari calling him every name you cant think of - and it's great cause thats the relationship on the show - fack then don't do the show and don't get that paycheck - I'm sure some other gay guy would do it not to mention every straight guy - waaaay to many things about gays and their bitching on this site! Seriously you're still a dude have fun with it - and no it's not the same at the N word - you were never a slave... oh wait a minute you were but you elected to be one so that does not count ;)

Posted at 6:14PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Will Faryon

15. Hey #5 Marc a two part question why did you live in a gay neighborhood? And I am sure the homersexuals called you A breeder in jest because your mouth was full of cok.

It's simple if u can;t take it don;t dish it out. Read #3 he nailed it.

Posted at 6:17PM on Nov 20th 2009 by Scott

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