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Richard Dreyfuss“the transphobic slur was apparently intentional – as a result of the man was within the retailer proper earlier than occurring stage making an attempt on attire… and we bought the video.
TMZ obtained surveillance footage from late Could … exhibiting Richard being helped by a number of staff at Worthy Lady Consignment in Beverly, Massachusetts, the place he later took the stage and made a collection of controversial remarks, together with one in opposition to trans individuals.
As you may see, the workers might be seen serving to the Oscar winner as he tries on 5 completely different appears … smiling and laughing with the in-store crowd earlier than lastly selecting one.
We’re informed Richard spent about half-hour on the consignment store, ultimately selecting the blue floral costume he wore on stage — which our sources say is from plus-size model Torrid and price $20.99.
As we beforehand reported … the actor then did a contradictory look on the Cabot Theater later Saturday evening … the place he stepped out sporting the costume in query earlier than launching right into a tirade in regards to the trans neighborhood — amongst different inflammatory remarks.
Proper now, Worthy Lady Consignment is significantly pissed off … an worker tells us the actor’s feedback are offensive to their core clientele, the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, and so they’re shocked.
The worker provides that they thought RD was only a cute little grandpa making an attempt on attire – and so they by no means might have recognized he was as much as any of this.
Fascinating… of all of the shops in Beverly, Richard selected Worthy Lady Consignment… as the corporate makes it clear they’re LGBTQ+ by having a Satisfaction flag within the window.
Whether or not Richard understood the irony on the time stays unclear. Anyway, we’re informed the shop is utilizing the controversy for a superb trigger by designing a Satisfaction shirt referencing the incident — with proceeds going to the North Shore Alliance for GLBTQ+ Youth.
We have reached out to Richard’s reps … have not heard again but.