Jerry Seinfeld is a name that needs no introduction in the entertainment industry and is regarded as the comedy king of Hollywood. The comedian rose to fame with the super-successful sitcom based on his name Seinfeld. The excellent comedy and the relatable plot made the show one of the top-rated shows of its time and went on become one of the greatest TV shows ever. Seinfeld aired for a long duration of almost a decade, with nine superhit seasons.
Jerry Seinfeld is not only famous for his knack for comedy but also for his frank nature. It is mostly taken lightly, but sometimes his words land him in trouble also. The actor suffered immense backlash when he was self-diagnosed with Autism.
The actor diagnosed himself with Autism
Legendary prime-time series star Jerry Seinfeld got entangled in a controversy due to an interview with NBC News. In the interview, the comedian said that he was on the spectrum of Autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined as a developmental disability that is caused due to certain differences in the brain of a person. People suffering from ASD struggle with social communication, interaction, and repetitive behaviors or interests.
Seinfeld said in the interview,
“I think on a very drawn-out scale, I think I’m on the spectrum,” he told Brian Williams. “Basic social engagement is really a struggle.”
His comments hurt the sentiments of parents of autistic children, who slammed the comedian. As per The Washington Post, they called the comedian’s comments a slap in the face. Seinfeld sensibly took back his remarks in an interview with Access Hollywood.
“I don’t have autism. I’m not on the spectrum,” he told Billy Bush (via Us Weekly.) “I just was watching this play about it and thought, ‘Why am I relating to it?’ I related to it on some level. That’s all I was saying.”
The comedian mostly works clean, however, he’s gotten himself into trouble on several occasions because he freely shares his opinions.
Jerry Seinfeld’s most controversial action to date
Jerry Seinfeld is known to attract controversies towards him like a magnet. Over the decades of his career, he has been on the other end of the issues where he received backlash for his comments or actions. However, topping them all is the most controversial moment when he started romancing Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss.
According to reports by People, Seinfeld spotted his former girlfriend, Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss at Central Park and asked for her number. She was only 17 years old at the time. Both of them claimed that their romance didn’t officially begin until she was 18, however, many fans of the comedian were shocked by this relationship. Even to date, many people feel it was inappropriate as he was 38 at that time. The duo was together for about 4 years but ended things as the actor was working and she was busy with her studies at university.
Source- Nicki Swift
