"Real Time" host Bill Maher offered a strong defense of fellow comedian Dave Chappelle amid the uproar over Chappelle's Netflix special.
The streaming giant has stood behind "The Closer," which critics have decried as "transphobic" over remarks Chappelle made supporting J.K.
Rowling in that gender is based in fact, declaring himself on "team TERF" (trans-exclusionary radical feminist).The special has caused a stir among some Netflix employees who have slammed their employer for backing Chappelle.
During his opening monologue Friday night, Maher began by acknowledging that Chappelle was in "hot water," drawing some grumbling from his audience. "What the f--- was that reaction?" Maher asked.
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