'Hairspray’s director, Adam Shankman, has blasted the editor of a gay newspaper who says his movie should be boycotted due to its star John Travolta’s homophobic beliefs.
Kevin Naff, editor of ‘The Washington Blade’ says Travolta shouldn’t have played the part of Edna Turnblad, which required him to cross-dress, as his Scientologist beliefs mean he’s homophobic.
“He (Naff) has made the dumbest claims on the entire planet,” Shankman said. So John has no problem with people being gay - me, the writers, composer, John Waters - all gay.”
Adding: “John's personal beliefs never walked onto my set. I never heard the word Scientology.”
Travolta previously blasted the homophobia accusations, saying: "Scientology is not homophobic in any way. In fact it's one of the more tolerant faiths. Anyone's accepted."
