Kathy Griffin Weighs In on Dave Chappelle Controversy: 'I Think Dave Is Just a Transphobic Guy'

Kathy Griffin is sharing her thoughts on the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle.

Last year, the 48-year-old comedian faced backlash for the transphobic comments he made in his special The Closer, leading Netflix employees to stage a walkout in protest.

Kathy addressed his remarks in an interview with the New York Times’ “Sway” podcast.

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“I love Dave, and I think he’s a genius,” she said. “I just think that he’s also transphobic.”

She added, “I think Dave is just a transphobic guy. I don’t think Dave is trans-bashing. I don’t think Dave is running around harming gays. I just think Dave is, like — once again, Dave’s like — look, he’s still just like a 51-year-old guy.

“I’m just saying, I think sometimes we attribute — whether if someone’s of color because they’ve had a struggle, and they’ve been an oppressed minority — I think that’s what hurts so many of my trans friends, is they’re saying to me, ‘How can this guy be a Black guy whose — you know, his heart beats for George Floyd, as it should, but when it comes to us, he doesn’t even — he doesn’t get it. Like, he just keeps making a joke,’” the comedian explained.

Last month, it was announced that Dave would be creating more specials with Netflix despite the controversy.