Arts & Entertainment

Faye Dunaway sued for calling assistant ‘little homosexual boy’

The screen legend was fired from Broadway play for ‘hostile’ behavior

Published

6 years ago

August 16, 2019

Faye Dunaway’s former assistant is alleging in a lawsuit filed with the Manhattan Supreme Court that the actress was verbally abusive to him when he worked for her on the Broadway play “Tea at Five.”

Michael Rocha, who is gay, says he was hired by production to work as a personal assistant for Dunaway on April 5. His duties included shopping for the star, arranging her schedule, helping her take her medication and taking her to and from rehearsals. He also worked out of Dunaway’s East 57th Street apartment.

The lawsuit claims Dunaway “regularly and relentlessly subjected plaintiff to abusive demeaning tirades.”

Rocha alleges that on May 2 Dunaway called crew members “little gay people” and later that month called Rocha “little homosexual boy.” Rocha says he has a recording of the incident, which he turned into the general manager and general counsel.

Court documents say Rocha was fired on June 12 because Dunaway “is not comfortable with you anymore.”

Dunaway was fired from the play in July after crew members claimed she created a “hostile” and “dangerous” working environment, the New York Post reports. The play was a one-woman play, with Dunaway portraying actress Katharine Hepburn.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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21 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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23 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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23 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.