Rosie O’Donnell has never been afraid to speak her mind, but sometimes she says some really harsh things!
When asked about the Glee romance between the overweight Lauren character, played by Ashley Fink, and Puck, played by Mark Salling, Rosie said:
“Every woman I know who’s heavy has very strong feelings about that storyline. They’re like, ‘Can you believe that? I think it’s horrible. That never happens in school. That character is so unlikable. Why didn’t they get a pretty heavy girl?’”
Ashley was taken aback by the comments.
Said Ashley:
“It’s so crazy. Rosie’s been talking about me for a bit now, and it was very positive. Then she was on Access Hollywood, promoting a new hairstyle or something, and for some reason she decided to talk about me again. I’ve been a fan of Rosie’s for a long time — for Christmas one year I asked for a Koosh ball like she threw at people because I thought she was the coolest lady ever — so I am surprised at the comments she made. I’ve got swagger too, so I don’t find my storyline unrealistic. When I went to performing arts high school, I did date the cutest boy in school, and I sang whatever song I wanted. My storyline has resonated with a lot of people, plus-sized and not, who don’t feel “other,” so I’m honored to portray Lauren.”
We think Rosie’s comments were definitely insensitive. If done right, we think any TV romance is possible and worthwhile to watch!
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[Images via Andres Otero/WENN.com and National Photo Group.]
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