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Richard Dreyfuss Tried on Dresses in Pro-LGBTQ Store Before Transphobic Rant

The “Jaws” actor reportedly wore one of the garments on stage before beginning his tirade.

Actor Richard Dreyfuss spent about 30 minutes trying on several dresses in a pro-LGBTQ store before traveling to a nearby theater where he made a series of offensive comments about women and the trans community, according to a report. TMZ published surveillance footage showing the 76-year-old trying on five different looks at Worthy Girl Consignment in Beverly, Massachusetts, before buying the floral dress that he wore onstage at the Cabot Theater for a screening of Jaws. The theater apologized after Dreyfuss allegedly used the appearance to make derogatory remarks that some attendees described as sexist, transphobic, and misogynistic. Staff at the store—which displays a Pride flag out front—where Dreyfuss bought the dress are reportedly furious as the Oscar winner insulted their clientele in the LGBTQ+ community. Worthy Girl is now reportedly now making a shirt referencing the Dreyfuss incident, the proceeds of which will go toward supporting the North Shore Alliance for GLBTQ Youth.