Dr. Phil defends the controversial interview Shelley Duvall: "I do not regret what I did"

The day talk show was criticized for an "appallingly cruel" interview in 2016 with the actor.


In 2016, fans received an unexpected update on the retired actor Shelley DUVALL , but the circumstances of his return to the public were considered operators by some. The star of the films of which Nashville And Papeye was presented on a 2016 episode of Dr Phil Entitled "A descent of a Hollywood star in mental illness: save The brilliant 'S Shelley DUVALL "in which she seemed confused and erratic. The interview was criticized by many, including the daughter of The brilliant director Stanley Kubrick ,, Vivian Kubrick , who called him " frightful . ""

In a new interview, Dr Phil McGraw said he "does not regret" to present Duvall in his talk show and even took over the viewers who recorded their anger. Read the rest to find out why he will not apologize for the infamous interview.

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There were immediately the reactions to the episode.

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Duvall had lived outside the public's eye for many years when Dr. Phil interviewed her in 2016. In the place, she said bizarre things, in particular that she believed late Papeye co-star Robin Williams was not died but "Shapeshifting". She also said that she thought that people, that she was not called, could hurt her. "I am very sick. I need help," she said.

As indicated by Deadline, the episode ended with a title card indicating that Duvall has left a treatment installation The show had recorded it after three days, refused to sign documents and did not want to take medication.

After the broadcast of the episode, people quickly shared their discomfort with the show putting Duvall on television in what seemed to be a vulnerable state. Vivian Kubrick went to social networks with a statement that says, in part, "undoubtedly, it is purely a form of lurid and exploiting entertainment ..."

McGraw has only one regret.

During an appearance on Who speaks to Chris Wallace On June 2, McGraw was shown an overview of the 2016 episode, which played the statements concerning that Duvall had made. Asked if he regretted the interview , the host said, "I do not regret what I did. I regret that it was promoted in a way that people thought they were improper."

He also said that he and the production had tried to help Duvall who was not part of the episode. "There are parts of this story that I have not talked about and that I do not speak in particular, but I can generally say that we have worked with his family," he continued. "We worked with her for more than a year of camera afterwards, offering her opportunities for hospital and ambulatory psychiatric care. I cannot tell you since we went."

He also had a direct message for those who did not approve of the interview: "And the people who criticized him, no one has ever asked them what they have ever done to try to help him. And the answer is not a fucking thing. "

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Duvall said that Dr. Phil had harassed his mother to get another interview.

Shelley Duvall photographed in Los Angeles circa 1991
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In 2021, Duvall gave another rare interview , this time for The Hollywood Reporter . Journalist Seth Abramovitch noted that, while she was talking about her career and her life after leaving the spotlight, "the atmosphere of the former actor has reflected and sank throughout the day", but that he "Found his net memories and his captivating stories".

She also discussed poorly received interview.

"I discovered the kind of person he is the hard one," said Duvall THR of MCGRAW. "My mother did not love him either. Many people, like Dan [Gilroy , his partner] said, "You shouldn't have done that, Shelley." ""

Duvall said McGraw continued to try to contact her after the show was broadcast, which, she said, was unwanted. "He started calling my mother. She said," Don't call my daughter. "But he started calling my mother all the time while trying to do her to let me speak to her again," she said.

A spokesperson said the program's intentions were good.

Phil McGraw at Steve Harvey's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2013
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In response to Duvall's words on the show, a spokesperson for DR . Phil defend the episode at The Hollywood Reporter. In a statement, they said that the interview was "an opportunity to share information and a useful perspective with our audience".

"With anyone else offering help, our goal was to document the struggle and bring incredible resources to change your trajectory as we did for so much 19 years," the statement continued. "Unfortunately, she refused our initial offer to process hospitalized patients who would have included complete physical and mental assessments, giving her a chance to manage her challenges in private. After several months of follow -up, in collaboration with her mother, she finally was refused help. We have of course been very disappointed, but these assistance offers are open today. "

Duvall has just played his first role as an actor in two decades.

Shelley Duvall behind the scenes of
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Duvall has retired to play for 20 years after the 2002 film Heaven manna. But, in 2022, it was announced that She would come back to the movies with the indie horror film 2023 Forest hills . She plays the mother of the main character. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

"Acting again - it's so fun. It enriches your life," The 73 -year -old said People in February. She also talked to the magazine to meet some of her roles on television. "On a channel, there is Papeye and another The brilliant . Boy, these are two different films, "she said." But in a way, it's like, "my God, I was great." ""


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