T.R. Knight Opens Up to Access Hollywood
Months after the Isaiah Washington incident at the Golden Globe Awards, which sparked massive controversy and landed the star in turmoil, everything seems to be going well for the cast of Grey's Anatomy.
Access Hollywood sat down with T.R. Knight, the subject of Isaiah Washington's homophobic remark, for which he later apologized and sought counseling.
With that in mind, reporter Shaun Robinson asked T.R. Knight direct questions about how it's really going behind the scenes.
Saturday evening at the 18th Annual GLAAD Awards in Hollywood, Knight spoke with Robinson exclusively. When asked about how things are on the set of Grey's Anatomy, Knight said:
"We have about 20 days left, not that I'm counting... It's going to be nice to have two months away, you know. I think everyone's looking forward to it."
When Robinson asked if the break from work would finally give Knight time to reflect over the entire season, he replied, "Yeah, to learn from it. Grow. That's the hope; that's my hope."
In talking about whether or not the cast has reached a point of healing and unity, Knight said, "I don't know. We're showing up and doing our work ... There's a lot of work to be done so that's my focus."
When asked how he would work on the process of healing the relationship between he and co-star Washington, Knight said, "I just focus on doing the work. That's my job; that's what I'm paid for; and I think that's enough."
Knight also attributed his upbringing to the way he reacted to the public situation and what he hopes others take from his experience.
"I think a lot of coming from New York to Los Angeles and being on the TV show is, if you're more private, kind of a lot to take in. Growing up, you wanted to just see yourself. When we saw ourselves put in bad light or made fun of, of course, it didn't feel well. Kids growing up see more and more of themselves... I think that has to be a good thing," he said.
April 17th, 2007 2:20 PM
I thought he was over it by now? Why does the media have to bring this up everytime they see a cast member? Either he's still really hurting or he's being overly dramatic.
It's sad though that him and Washington can't be on friendly terms again. I hope they are at least professional.
April 17th, 2007 2:34 PM
I was a TR's fan, but I am overly annoyed because he keeps playing the victim.
April 17th, 2007 3:30 PM
I agree with both of you. I really like T.R.
April 17th, 2007 4:41 PM
I like TR also but just by reading what he said it is giving me a second thought. I never did agree with what Isaiah did but it happened and TR needs to let it go. If he keeps dwelling on it and talking to reporters about it he well never be able to move forward and heal. If he is truely hurting at this point he also should look into getting some perfessional help.
April 17th, 2007 4:57 PM
I love that picture of him sooo much!
April 17th, 2007 6:05 PM
I wonder if he brought up the subject or the reporter....... either way, its time to move on.
April 17th, 2007 6:40 PM
I was so surprised at TR, to hold on to such anger; it's not good. Sounds like something more deeply rooted than the incident. I really think he needs to talk to a professional.
He's a gay man portraying a straight guy and doing it so well. I don't see why he can't see the positive in this.
April 17th, 2007 7:17 PM
I'm afraid that I should not even comment on this interview because I am so biased towards Isaiah in the entire situation. I apologize to those who really like TR and have bought into his display of hurt and humiliation. I have no respect at all for him. He is the one who went to the press to begin with regarding a private incident on a closed set that was over in minutes and for which apologies were given at the time. He is the one who tried to destroy a cast mates career because his feelings were hurt. He is the one who went on national television and appealed for sympathy about having been "referred to" as a derrogatory term in an argument that didn't even involve him, and by a name that may well have referred to his subservient behavior rather than to his sexual orientation. He is now the one who continues to keep this going with yet more appeals for sympathy just as it is starting to die down and people are actually trying to move forward and past it. For heavens sake, grow up and move on. I don't know too many adults who have not been called a derrogatory name at one point in time or another. It's a word. It can only hurt you if you let it. It may be that he really does need psychological counseling. But, this just really appears to be another publicity ploy to keep his name in the headlines at the expense of Isaiah. I am to the point of not even enjoying his performance on the show anymore because it is so hard to separate out whiney "victim" George from whiney "victim" TR. He is a talented actor. I just wish he were a more forgiving man.
April 17th, 2007 7:46 PM
so, why is everyone making tr out to be the bad guy in this situation? we don't know what has continued to go on on the set.
April 17th, 2007 8:39 PM
People, the more we comment on this issue the more we feed into it. Yes mistakes were made, feelings we hurt, and apologies were made. I think we all have acknowledge these chain of events and now need to stop buying into the media desire to keep this a major issue. Allow each of the people involve to grow and judge them from the point after they apologized.
April 17th, 2007 10:22 PM
You're right, Amy , in fact we don't know what went on before or during, either. What seems obvious though is that there was more than one bad guy and more than one victim. I agree Pinkmist. I'm so sorry that this interview happened, that it is once again getting media play, and that it ever has to be discussed again. It doesn't help anything and only damages the show and the actors involved, both of them.
April 18th, 2007 3:32 AM
Amy, nobody is trying to make TR the bad guy, but I would like them to move on and frankly I am kind of tired of his victim attitude.
April 18th, 2007 4:05 AM
He could have been in the victim at first, but now I have no respect and symapthy for him. He wants to gain from the situation. Move on!
He is ruining the character of George for me.
April 18th, 2007 7:15 AM
i agree with all of you who are saying ENOUGH ALREADY!!! here's a thought --- how about if TRK takes the advice of his BFF and makes a conscious effort to "just not speak in public anymore". it would be doing us all a favor.
April 18th, 2007 9:05 AM
I agree too. I so want TR to shut up. He does no good to the show and to himself. Sorry, but I didn't remeber him so eager to speak before October. Only now, that he could take advantages from the slurgate.
April 18th, 2007 2:26 PM
Can someone shut that guy up pls? SERIOUSLY!! TK will you stop being a baby and grow up. I though you said u are proud of what you are, so what the heck is still the big deal?
April 18th, 2007 10:46 PM
He's not playing the victim he gave one interview and answered the questions. He didn't even bring up the incident. He has handled the entire situation with total class.
April 19th, 2007 12:10 PM
In the beginning perhaps, now he seriously needs to shut up. How could I like him last season? He could be a good actor, but as someone else said , I have no respect for him.
April 19th, 2007 9:09 PM
I've always been a supporter of TR, but he is playing a victim. He was very happy on the red carpet, but yet when he gets on stage and talks to the reporter, he becomes angry and plays a victims. He needs to stop, even his supporters are noticing it. It's becoming so obvious.
April 20th, 2007 11:32 AM
I agree wholeheartedly with Samantha. I saw the interview in question. The interviewer wanted Mr. Knight to say that everything was now fine on the set. He answered that he was looking forward to the end of the season. What's wrong with that?
Nothing. He answered truthfully. The interviewer kept at it. He was very classy.
From the beginning, if someone else had kept quiet not once but twice, none of this would have happened and reporters could not bring up the subject every opportunity they get.
April 28th, 2007 9:45 PM
Is George being fired ? He is going to another hospital ... 4/26 episode . Anyone know why ?
April 30th, 2007 2:40 PM
I was wondering the same thing. I will be so sad. I really like Geroge. I think that it's nobodies bussiness what he and his co-star actors say or do outside of the show. I don't agree with how much this has been exploited, It's quite ridiculous. I don't blame anyone. It just needs to stop both actors obvioulsy have a bit of growing up to do outside of acting. If george leaves the show I dont think ill care to watch it anymore.