Laura Linney assistant physically assaulted caught on cam

Looks like the autograph hound tried to run up and the little assistant said "No" and moved him off away from Linney. Then the guy came back at them and smacked the little assistant upside the head.

Meh. Hardly a big scary event. TMZ trolling for clicks, as usual.

R1 He punches him in the head. Fuck that. Bet your ass would be scared if a stranger punched your head.

What will happen when they start coming for actual stars? You know, Oscar winners.

Wow, she looks great in the video. Love that she decided to age gracefully with only some minor "enhancements" done on her face.

I like blue.

She has a team?

What is she, Beyonce's tax-paying doppelganger?

I've never heard of Laura Linney

The thing you can see in the video is Laura is genuinely concerned got her assistant and asks him if he is okay. Linney may be a lot of things, but she is also a genuine person.

Crazy ass people.

I Did it For You, Laura Linney should be the name of a play.

what's a John Hancock?

You wound, r11...

WHO??

[quote] what's a John Hancock

It’s what the upper class call a toilet.

The video in the OP article in no longer available. Is there footage somewhere else?

Eric Adam's NYC for ya

[quote]what's a John Hancock?

Her signature, r11.

R17 It knew, it just wanted attention

It seems a dated expression.

It isn't dated, r19, it's significant and timeless.

Still there for me, r15. It just takes forever to load.

Click-baity, yes, but that could have gone badly. He was a big dude. If he had landed that blow, that story could have ended very differently.

I was surprised they brushed it off so easily.

If you've ever been at a red carpet or exits where celebrities go out of, there are always these SUPER AGGRESSIVE autograph collectors.

They're 90% fat, asocial-looking male dorks - most of whom sell the signatures online or do other things with it.

They're not like actual fans - you can tell by the look on their faces and their demeanors. They're going to shove every child and woman out of the way to get their signature in some book or other.

Fucking weirdos. That's what I see here too.

A Laura Linney autograph can go for up to $5.00 on Ebay.

Margo Channing - Autograph fiends! They're not people - those little beast who run in packs like coyotes- They're nobody's fans! They're juvenile delinquents, mental detectives, they're nobody's audience, they never see a play or a movie, even - they're never indoors long enough!

It's proof of our brush with greatness!

They have a gate at Fashion Week?

That autograph guy is autistic with schizo affective disorder.

Why did the guy walk up so pissed off? Creepy. I don’t blame her assistant.

R28 he’s insane. Another mentally ill and feral street urchin

R29 = Miss Sally Ross

I don’t condone assault, but this would’ve never happened if Laura Linney acknowledged she’s not famous enough to have a team.

I hate hate HATE it when actors are referred to as having “teams”. It so obnoxiously pretentious.

Laura Linney has people hounding her autographs like that?

[quote] TMZ trolling for clicks, as usual.

Just like a common Murdoch.

Probably has a chip on his shoulder and operates on the belief that everyone is out to get him even though he isn't even a blip on their radar.

She looks very pretty in that outfit.

He better be tracked down and beaten for that kind of behavior. If not, I guarantee it will continue.

Apparently Laura Linney had one assistant with her. That's not a "team".

Bizarre. Laura Linney seems like the type you can chat with on line at the supermarket. Hardly worth an assault to get her autograph.

I wouldn’t chat with Laura Linney at the supermarket and SHE KNOWS why!!

I’ve chatted with Laura Linney. About as down to earth as a celebrity can get. She used a friend’s apartment as her dressing room/makeup spot during Tales of the City and he said she was just lovely.

^But did you ask for her John Hancock?

My opinion of Laura Linney was left forever changed when she shameless clambered for Liam Neeson’s ginormous dick after his wife just died.

R43 Both Linney and Neeson have said for years that theirs is merely a close friendship. He gave her away at her wedding. They aren’t fucking.

Her hair colour in the OP link pic is tragic. She's always looks like she dyes her hair using drug store colour.

Wow, shots fired, R45. Try maintaining a natural blonde shade after 35, pal. I wouldn't know, but I bet it's not easy.

Glad to hear LL is safe and sound.

I laughed. Am I evil?

Honey, r46. It's easiest for blonds. She just needs to tone that brassiness out and stick to a cooler shade of blonde. She can maintain with purple shampoo.

Laura exudes a strong Karen energy.

Linney's fine as an actress, good even. I have no idea why some autograph hound rushed up to her like that. The assistant was correct to push him away. It's a shame he got smacked in the head for it. He seemed unhurt although I'm sure it was quite a surprise.

The autograph hound will probably try the same move again and he'll be backed off even harder next time. In addition, I'm sure his photograph is being disseminated to all of the security personnel in the city. His face will be known to all of them and he'll be dealt with harshly when he goes for his next target.

I thought she was a down to earth type until I saw Laura on Inside the Actors Studio where she demonstrated she could be as pretentious as anybody else.

Is anyone down to earth on those things though? Even Meryl was embarrassed.

Laura Linney is a professional Also Ran.

I think collecting autographs is rather moronic, but I love Laura Linney.

I just loved her in Congo.

Her dollar-store Laura Dern was transcendent!

Who asks for a John Hancock anymore? Most fans want a selfie. Even more than 10 years ago I heard actors bitching about how no one wants an autograph.

I love hate her. Shes a good actor, so good I cant separate her from her roll as the selfish wife in Ozark.

'Roll'

Oh, dear...

Laura Linney said she was 'glad that no one was severely hurt' after an aggressive autograph seeker struck an assistant who was helping her following an event in New York City Friday.

The 59-year-old actress spoke with People Monday about the incident, as she attended the Toronto International Film Festival for the debut of her new film Wildcat.

The New York City native told the publication during entrances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, 'You know, it was an unfortunate thing that happened.'

“The 'Ozark' actress was in NYC Friday for Fashion Week.”

Not computing.

The incident occurred as the three-time Academy Award nominee emerged from a show at New York Fashion Week.

The Ozark actress had enjoyed a front row seat at the Christian Siriano Fashion Show alongside Janet Jackson and Alicia Silverstone at the Pierre Hotel on the Upper East Side.

Wow, cool city.

And they say New Yorkers are not rude.

I love the Pierre Hotel and I love the Carlyle. Hard to say which one I prefer, probably the Pierre now that Bobby Short isn't at the Carlyle anymore. Gorgeous hotels.

Wonder why they didn’t file a report and press charges? 🤔✊🏿

Because the young assistant got smacked upside the head, nobody tried to strangle him or beat him to death. That smack hardly warrants the hours of hassle and the cops and all that mess. The assisstant can file if he wants, maybe someone knows the autograph guy. Apparently Linney was headed out of the country to TIFF and didn't have time for all that. The guy will undoubtedly show up again somewhere.

I genuinely appreciate her acting ability.

Loved her in THE SAVAGES.

Her hair is a disaster. The brassiness is tantamount to a war crime. How very dare you Laura. With all yo moneh you can't afford purple shampoo???????????

Janet Jackson, Laura Linney, Alicia Silverstone, Rosie Perez, Avril Lavigne and Kesha attend the Christian Siriano SS24 runway show at The Pierre Hotel on Sept. 8, 2023, in New York City.

Anyone see her on Broadway? I feel bad she has at least 4 Tony nominations and no wins. I'm sure she will one day

Alicia's looking good.

There are so many crazy mofos in New York. So freaking many.

R65 Why can’t you just die already. Nobody wants to fuck you. You are a racist. Ughh…..smh. And I’m sorry Jesus.

R70: I saw LL on Broadway in The Crucible opposite Liam Neeson in 2002. Great cast but OK production. I actually preferred the revival in 2016 with Ben Whishaw, Sophie Okonedo and Saoirse Ronan. Much better.

BTW, the guy who was hit by the crazy guy was not Laura's personal assistant, but a NYFW assistant. I don't think it's up to her to press charges, but the FW coordinators.

Laura Linney can handle herself. Just ask Audra...

R73 block me, Teacunt.

R77 I don’t block bitch. I simply ignore. You are dismissed.

R78 Miss Diana Ross up in the building. I like you, Teacunt, even if you are a dumb cunt.