Marlon Wayans defends relationship with Dave Chappelle despite having transgender child
Marlon Wayans has publicly defended his friendship with comedian Dave Chappelle, despite Chappelle's controversial jokes about the transgender community. Wayans emphasized that he respects Chappelle's comedic journey and believes in the importance of humor, even in the face of criticism. He also mentioned his attempts to include Chappelle in his upcoming film, 'Scary Movie 6.'
- ▪Marlon Wayans defended his friendship with Dave Chappelle, stating he wouldn't associate with someone full of hate.
- ▪Wayans respects both Chappelle's journey as a comedian and his own child's journey as a transgender individual.
- ▪He believes Chappelle is fighting a 'war' against censorship and encourages comedians to continue using humor despite backlash.
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Celebrity News Marlon Wayans defends relationship with Dave Chappelle despite having transgender child By Lindsay Kornick, Fox News Published May 27, 2026, 3:52 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Originally Published by: Comedian Tom Segura mocks 'delusional' California liberals Paul Anka tells Bill Maher crime has gone 'through the roof' in Canada Viral video shows young woman dancing near Charlie Kirk assassination site Comedian Marlon Wayans defended his friendship with fellow comic Dave Chappelle despite the latter’s jokes about the transgender community. “I wouldn’t hang with Dave if he was full of hate. I don’t hang with people like that,” Wayans told Variety on Monday. “I know Dave’s heart, and his intention isn’t to punch down.
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