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From playing the lead role inThe Hobbitseries to essaying Dr Watson in the British drama seriesSherlock Holmes, Martin Freeman is a popular face in Hollywood. His MCU gig as Everett Ross has given him further recognition worldwide. Freeman is also known for his wry wit and humorous opinions on various issues.
But the British star went a bit too far with his joking games when a seemingly lighthearted quip backfired on him. Freeman’s comment on Asian American actor Lucy Liu did not land well with viewers and fans across the world. In a 2015 interview, the Marvel star is seen insulting and making racist remarks about Liu while comparing his Dr Watson performance to her American version of the same character.
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Martin Freeman Called Out For Racism After Controversial Lucy Liu Comment
Hollywood starsMartin FreemanandLucy Liumay have very different aesthetics as actors, but share a common character in the famous Dr Watson from theSherlock Holmesstories by Arthur Conan Doyle. While Freeman essayed the character in the British series starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the genius detective, Liu portrayed a contemporary American version of the character inElementary.
While both performances were very different and equally appreciated, theBlack Pantherstar got eyes rolling with his controversial statement about Liu and her performance as Dr Watson, In a 2015 interview onYouTube, Freeman’s lighthearted banter about theKill Billstar has come back to bite him. In what is now being termed as an extremely racist opinion on his part, Freeman said,
“I met Lucy Liu at the Emmy’s who was charming but very ugly. And she’s a dog, come one, she’s a very unattractive woman.”
While Freeman was obviously being sarcastic about Liu’s appearance and appeal, his trademark wit did not go down well this time with audiences and fans across the world.
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Netizens React To Martin Freeman’s Racist Comments AfterMiller’s GirlTrailer
Martin Freeman’s popular humor has been the actor’s signature over the years. However, following the trailer of his filmMiller’s Girlwith Jenna Ortega, Freeman’s past comments on popular star Lucy Liu is creating quite a stir on social media. In a 2015 video, theCargoactor is seen calling Liu unattractive and ugly along with using the word ‘dog’ to describe her.
In the light of theMiller’s Girltrailer which looks to be exploring some disturbing themes, the British star’s earlier comments which were obviously intended as a joke, has received a lot of flak for the inherent racist tone. Many fans took to social media to express their displeasure towards Freeman for being insensitive and tone-deaf towards Liu. The actor has earlier faced backlash for admitting that he hit his kids and uses foul language with them.
a reminder that Martin Freeman is a racist misogynistic homophobe, a rape apologist, a classist islamphobic who hits his children. and yet he’s still employedhttps://t.co/wvcdSGJHfs
— max (@lynchinist)June 21, 2025
Also this comment below that QT tickled me:
One from a man who was bitter she was the vastly superior Watson
— jonny lee miller’s eyeliner pencil (@sickboyangelboy)July 28, 2025
never forget when martin freeman called lucy liu an ugly unattractive dog, while looking like thispic.twitter.com/y1rA6AhWSP
— james spader stan account (@wambhead)July 02, 2025
yes, he called lucy liu a dog ugly and very unattractive (how ironic, coming from him) apparently martin freeman also made homphbic and r*pe jokes, now stars in this copaganda, yikeshttps://t.co/HGVzbgvDgM
— kira ☂︎ (@shivmcavoy)June 25, 2025
With Freeman now getting the wrong kind of publicity before the release of his latest film, it remains to be seen how audiences respond toMiller’s Girlfollowing the actor’s controversial comments in the past.
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
