Jay Leno Apologizes

Under the guise of comedy, the talk show host is demonstrating a lack of respect for the gay community and insensitivity to both his coworkers and the audience, to whom he owes an apology, Alliance president Neil G. Giuliano said in a statement. We are proud of Ryan for refusing to participate in Leno's thoughtless attempt at humor."

According to efluxmedia.com, Leno was interviewing his guest, Ryan Phillippe, whose first acting role was playing a gay teen on the soap opera One Life to Live, when he asked him to give the camera his "gayest look."

Phillippe nervously replied, "Wow, that is so something I don't want to do."

People Magazine reported that Leno told them, "In talking about Ryan's first role, I realize that what I said came out wrong. I certainly didn't mean any malice. I agree it was a dumb thing to say, and I apologize."