Sam Elliott Apologizes For His Comments About ‘The Power Of The Dog’

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Sam Elliott is addressing the recent comments he made about “The Power of the Dog”. In an episode of Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast, the actor described the movie as a “piece of sh*t” Western with “allusions of homosexuality.”  Speaking about New Zealand-born director Jane Campion, he added, “What the f*ck does this woman from down there know about the American West?” READ MORE: ‘The Power Of The Dog’ Director Jane Campion Calls Sam Elliott ‘A Bit Of A B-i-t-c-h’ After He Dismisses Film As ‘A Piece Of S**t’ Elliott apologized while appearing at Deadline’s Contenders TV event on Sunday, April 11.  “I told the WTF podcaster that I thought Jane Campion was a brilliant director, and I want to apologize to the cast of ‘The Power of the Dog’, brilliant actors all.

In particular Benedict Cumberbatch. I can only say that I’m sorry and I am. I am,” he said.  READ MORE: ‘1883’ Star Sam Elliott Isn’t A Fan Of ‘Yellowstone’ “I wasn’t very articulate about it.

I didn’t articulate it very well,” the “1883” star went on. “And I said some things that hurt people and I feel terrible about that.

The gay community has been incredible to me my entire career. And I mean my entire career, from before I got started in this town.