John Galliano gets a break from Whoopi Goldberg; Lady Gaga stays mum

 

The fashion world has been buzzing over the John Galliano scandal for days, but now that he's facing a trial over alleged anti-Semitic comments, celebs and those on the U.S. chat show circuit are pondering the designer's fate.

The women of "The View" discussed Dior's now-defunct leader on Wednesday, and moderator Whoopi Goldberg had some leniency for the designer, recently seen spewing love for Hitler and making shocking Holocaust jokes while imbibing at a Parisian cafe. (The comments captured on video were from a year ago; Galliano faces charges over a Feb. 24 incident at the same restaurant.)

"When you hear someone come off and they're [sober], and they're doing that -- then you can get on and say [that's anti-Semitism]," Goldberg said.

"When you have drunks, that's why drunks get their [butts] kicked all the time," she reasoned.

Barbara Walters disagreed, sticking by the old saying "in vino veritas": In wine there is truth.

"Sex and the City" costume designer Patricia Field put out a statement "In Praise of John Galliano" on Tuesday, said Women's Wear Daily, in which she asked "What is really going on here??" and chastised people in fashion for not seeing the "farce" in what she believes was him "acting out of character."

Back in Paris, Lady Gaga was asked about the topic while doing an interview with Thierry Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti, a pal, after she walked in his Fashion Week presentation.

"Let's skip that question," Gaga said. "Let's keep it positive."

Check out the Whoopi clip above, and Gaga below.

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-- Matt Donnelly
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Comments

[Tony]

well its a sensitive issue, but playing this semite /anti-semite card to publically execute people is a real dumb joke.

[Growler]

So...should Mel Gibson be let off the hook for his anti-Semitic tirade as well? I mean, let's just "keep it positive", you know?

[MrNiceGuy]

When intoxicated via alcohol (or whatever other drugs this moron was on) inhibitions are lowered and one's true feelings are revealed. This guy spoke his true feelings. Whoopie (as usual) completely missed the boat on this one. These same people who want to give this hate-spewing jackass a pass are the same ones who want to see Mel Gibson crucified. Hypocrites.

[zygion]

First she defends Polanski in her ridiculous statement that it wasn't rape rape. Now she's defending another lowlife.

[Charlie C.]

The guy spoke how he felt with no inhibitions. He illustrated his true colors.
He grew up with a father who expressed hatred towards certain people from specific backgrounds. In this case it was the Jews.

I think the beauty of living in a super fast highway of technology is that the world community can instantly see true colors. Good and bad.

That transparency I think is quite healthy.

I truly feel there is so much more good then bad in the world. We should be reminded though how so many people who are regarded as brilliant in their professions does not mean they are simply: amazing human beings.

Any hatred towards anyone because of their religion, color of their skin, culture is just so sad, to live your life that way. The energy one must consume, the anger, it must be a terrible way to live.

This man will be forever remembered as a sad, little, angry man who is full of self-hate and hate for others. He will used as an example of what not to become. I hope he gets help.

As for Whoooooooooooooooopeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, I like her, but I disagree with her notion and attempt to play it down as "being intoxicated"..drinking wine, drinks, only brings out more truth...........more truth...not the opposite...............