Lucy Liu is back and animosity with Bill Murray resurfaced
The actress opens up about the tense moment on set, as Murray reflects on his misjudged attempt at humor
In a recent article published by Spanish newspaper El PaÃs, actress Lucy Liu’s return to the screen is explored through the lens of her latest film, Presence, directed by Steven Soderbergh. This marks a thrilling comeback for Liu, known for her roles in Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill. However, alongside her career resurgence, an old incident with Bill Murray, dating back to the set of Charlie's Angels, has resurfaced.
In 2021, Liu spoke for the first time about the infamous moment when she clashed with Murray on set after he made dismissive comments about her acting. According to Liu, the exchange wasn’t just a minor disagreement, but a significant confrontation. She recalled feeling that she had to stand up for herself, saying, "Some of what he said was inexcusable and unacceptable, and I wasn’t going to sit back and take it." Liu made it clear that she wouldn’t allow Murray’s criticism to pass without a response, a moment that she viewed as a turning point in her career.
Liu didn’t initially reveal Murray’s name in connection to the incident, but in 2021, she named him and shared details of the conflict. She described how the tension on set became increasingly palpable, leading to an explosive confrontation.
In response to Liu's revelations, Bill Murray commented that he thought he was making a joke at the time, never intending to be offensive. He acknowledged that his remarks had been inappropriate, but expressed that he didn’t mean to hurt Liu in any way. Murray’s response hinted at his belief that the comment was a misguided attempt at humor, though it clearly didn’t land as he had hoped.