‘Lethal Weapon’ star Damon Wayans stunned his fans when he announced he is quitting the series. Wayans spoke exclusively to EURweb.com about his decision.
EURweb‘s Jill Munroe was on the set of the show to speak with actress Keesha Sharp (who plays Trish Murtaugh) when Wayans told Munroe the shocking news.
via EURweb.com — An emotional and clearly hurting Damon Wayans went on to explain that as a 58-year-old diabetic, working 16-hour days had become too much. He also felt the strain that his current job was putting on his personal life. His mother and daughter recently underwent surgeries that the actor said he missed because he was working.
“It’s hard for me to play this loving, supportive father/husband/ friend on TV, but be the guy in life that is telling everyone, I can’t I have to work.”
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I applaud him. Because it truly is a struggle. And that struggle is awful. To go to work or to be there for loved ones in their time of need. I can’t count how many times I’ve missed funerals that I wanted to attend to support. Medical procedures. School activities. All because you have to work and make a living for your family… so I totally and completely understand
I just watched Major Payne two days ago.
Classic.
How is he helping with no job ?
Damon still looks good for his age and considering his health problems. Take care of yourself sir!
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Back at cha!?
Good for him ,a man that recognizes where his priorities lie.
Maybe he can get a less demanding job (if he NEEDS one at all). Work-life balance is a real consideration when you have competing priorities and obligations.
That’s a good looking 58 tho.
Props to you Sandra for giving EURWEB their credit unlike other swagger jacking blogs.
Hey Damon ??, he looks good for 58 ??
the wyans are so underrated
Did you watch Marlon’s Netflix special?
You know he’s a millionaire even without this job, right?
Right, the whole clique is tight…ion know nothing bout this 2nd and 3rd generation of Wayans tho?
Good for him ain’t no money worth your health. Plus it ain’t nothing like being your own boss
not yet (but i’m sure it’s in my queue!)
*cackles*
This was a brave decision, good for him…
Great from him attend to your family. Auntie Sandra can you explain why diabetes people cannot work long hrs. I know Damon Wayans already secured his money bag from time. Maybe he invested wisely so work would be a passion for him. I’m just asking on behalf of other personnel who as diabetes need to work lots of hrs to survive. Medical Minute please
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Lol he got old boy Riggs fired then quits!! Cold Blooded
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This. MOTHER unsung heroes.
The days you skipped checkups for your self stomach is tore up, you feel like you got the flu and pneumonia.
Good For Him, he has the ability to do it.
I agree, I love them.
Say what , so that’s why the new guy is on it . What had happened?
Sho is , they were the jump start for many people’s career in Hollywood. Hey J.Lo , Jim Carey, Jimmie Fox etc
I fw Damon,he use to have me rollin on my wife&kids
Damn 58 he look good! He can get it! His son too! At the same time! Don’t Judge me, I own my Hoe-ness ??????
First dude was a jerk on set and was fired after being reprimanded twice.
I’m going to miss him on that show! I loved it!!
May 15, 2018 · Fresh off the news of Clyne Crawford’s firing from Lethal Weapon due to … actor’s firing has arrived, courtesy of former co-star Damon Wayans.
Because as I said, he was a jerk.
Aw, I JUST started watching that show… it’s a good watch on a lazy day.
Will!!!!! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b029c76378ea5eb0d17be0ae40b316f329298b08b0b47105020d3c5aaea4a82e.gif
Bloop I know that’s correct ?
Yeah but Damon said me or him and he had to know he was tired of the 19 hour days and was going to bow out. So if you and him had problems and you were going to recuse yourself, why go through the hassle. Just saying
I don’t think Damon got him fired but it seemed like he was a bit much on the set. Read here – https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fired-lethal-weapon-star-clayne-crawford-claims-he-was-blackmailed-set-up-fail-1138388
I just read the article. Warner Brothers so shady ,they hired his former American Pie castmate??
Sorry, the “I need to spend more time with family” bit is rarely the whole story. This is no exception.
My guess: He is feeling the heat from helping to get his co-star (the one most responsible for the show’s success) fired. Fans were livid when he did, and ratings are probably down now so Wayans knows he will be blamed.
P.S. I forget his former co-star’s name, but I first saw him in this little known show called ‘Rectify.’ Phenomenal actor! One of the best shows ever made. I think it’s on Netflix now. Check it out if you get a chance. (It is a mature show with deep themes, not for the average viewer. Just FYI)
The article I read , Clayne said Damon made his life hell on set after he was injured doing a scene Clayne was directing
Bless you! I totally get it. I decided a while ago that I can’t get with that at all tho. If me or someone in my house is sick, daughter has a program, child needs to be picked up early – I’m out! Grant it, I’m not as far along in my career as I would like and that is the consequence, but it is what it is. I applaud people like you who’s pendulum swings in the other direction tho… my Mom was like that.
Damon wasn’t the only one bothered by him:
Before his firing, according to the Hollywood Reporter, Crawford
admitted he had been twice reprimanded for his on-set behavior,
including an outburst over what he considered unsafe working conditions.
He apologized for those incidents, but there were other problems —
including, as Crawford said in a post-firing podcast, repeated conflicts
with Wayans, whom Crawford called “a waste of space.”
The situation became so bad the Hollywood Reporter said “many connected with
the series have said they would rather not work with” Crawford. To keep
the show going, the studio dropped Crawford and brought in Scott — and
on this show, it doesn’t really matter who’s jumping just ahead of yet
another explosion.
Did you see the injury? You get a worse cut shaving with a dull razor.
58 Chile …… he looks great …… Makes since to me sir….. and sounds about right ….. much love to him
No I didn’t see the cut
No one else went on record but Damon. Who are the others?
His sister writes kids book … .the tall one she is one of the few I follow on twitter hell she follows me and sent me a nice message for following her …. like the whole family … could you imagine growing up with them as kids hilarious
Clayne Crawford…. America Pie
I would say the fault lies somewhere in between there is blame enough to go around. Damon and Clayne..
They had good chemistry on-screen (acting) but not behind the scenes. Too bad. I really liked the show.
I don’t care, I don’t watch the show!
I did too, tried watching it last night , but it ended up watching me after me and Mary got to it. Bae left me right on the sofa ???????
Crawford revealed that there’s much more to the shocking tape in which Crawford called Wayans a “p—y” and said Wayans was only famous because of his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans. A whole lot more, apparently.
“I told him that we could bring Steve Harvey in from the Family Feud today and the audience would embrace it. I told him we could bring f—ing Keenen [Wayans] out of retirement. Shit, we could take Damon Jr. – who is a great guy and a great actor,” Crawford recalled, noting that he went off on Wayans because “I had to tell him what I thought of him and that he’s a waste of space and that nobody cares.”
LMAO…She didn’t try to wake you up or let you know she was going to bed???? Bwaaaahaaa
You know Mary can be a Whole T ???
All money ain’t good money…GOOD DECISION MAKING DAMON!
What an Selfless act many actors are when it comes to their families..
58! Damn he looks good… Never watched the show but he will be fine writing and producing behind the scenes like the rest of his siblings
Got him fired…How??
Ima hate to see him go. Lethal Weapon is one of my fav shows. I haven’t missed one episode. But his health is far more important than anything.
My sentiments exactly. The show doesn’t have the same chemistry without Martin Riggs
Word on the street is Clayne complained about Damon’s tardiness on the set. Damon complained about Clayne being mean to the women on set and he took a stunt too far that left a cut on Damon’s head. I enjoyed watching the show with the both of them on it, but after Clayne was fired due to Damon’s whining I didn’t tune in to this season. The raitings dropped big time
So yew think the entire staff was line about Clayne being batshidt crazy?
I wish I could give you 1000 like…I loved it as well
His son is handsome….lmaoo live yo Hoe-ness,aint no shame.. own it!
Aw man. I was getting used to Damon’s character with Sean William’s Scott’s character.
Nothing is more valuable than piece of mind and good health.
Well, he gives good reasons in the interview with thr.com. It makes sense. It’s about his health and his family. He’s diabetic and working 16 hr days. That’s not good.
OT: Good read about James Brown https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/behind-family-feud-james-browns-100m-estate-1148572
In other words : I secured THE BAG…I’m out!
After 40..45, your perspective on life changes. God, family, and health become more important. No one has time to go to a negative work environment and spend most of your day there. Nope! Keep it moving. Stress will only make you sick.
He’s at that age, he knows what’s really important in life <3
He lost his talent
He ain’t hurting for no money, and if it ain’t fun no more then hay ?????…..
I think we have to get to that age to understand where he is really coming from. He ain’t got the hunger for that anymore..
Amen!
Diva
Maybe, how old is he anyway?
He’s probably still very talented. ..the man is just tired. You don’t have the same energy in your late 50’s as you did in your 20’s/30’s
Correct,your priorities change
You’re right. The things that don’t come with a price tag become very precious and valuable to you.
Do what you have to do. Love lethal weapon and will miss him.
Damn, that’s deep.
Very introspective.
Possibly
so you don’t read the write up?
Per the write up, he’s 58, diabetic and his mother and daughter have recent health issues. All contributing to his decision
I commended him for putting his family and health first.
Let Jr and ’em do it now and you take care of yourself and mom.
I’m glad he quit….those devils want to flip the story on Damon- his old co star was a bully and Damon handled it by not whoopin’ his azz and now all those cracker fans of the old co star running they mouth calling Damon a punk because he handled it like a man and professionally.
Good for him….
Oh ok
You’re an idiot.
Thank you
Thank your parents or the wolves who raised you.
Ok, should I write ho on my face and make it my avi? Will that please you?
?????
? I still haven’t figured out if marina is real or a bot?
Cause a few comments up, someone said “wolves” and she read “whores” ?????
I know exactly what he’s talking about! This business U often have to choose between your personal life and work. 12-16 hour days leaves no time. Which is why relationships and marriages break up with entertainers let alone lesser knowns .
When U have to explain U don’t know when your getting off. The average person doesn’t understand that. U spend more time with your co- star then your family and loved ones. Which is how on-set affairs happen.
The money is GREAT! But U have no life WHATSOEVER .
In living color was my ish.
He looks good for 58!!! Great decision choosing your family.
Got to walk the talk, good on him.
That episode with him trying to grow hair and going crazy ? LMAO! He’s foolish ? I still watch that show.
I guess when u grow up in such a big family, u can never forget that family is always the priority
Oh no i love him on lethal weapon Sad that white boy is gone now him but health comes first
Love the waymons. Black family comedy dynasty. Cant nobody beat cha.
Man the Wayans are so underrated!!! I love them
Watched that show (Rectify).. I liked it. But dudes character was a f’d up individual.
My six yr old loves that movie. He be cracking up, lol..
Who knows , it’s Hollywood
I don’t you’re a ho I think you’re an idiot and a racist.
I understand, so I guess there’s nothing I can do.
How did he lost HIS talent, idiot?
Chill boo boo
Especially with diabetes. It will tear your body down if you don’t take the proper steps to control it.
Interesting.
He does look great and still looks the same.
Diabetes is no joke. My dad suffered with it. It brings about MANY health complications.
Yeah, I got it for my kids around that age. They never had seen it.
Best wishes for good health and a fulfilling life.
Putting family first. Who can be mad at that? He will never be broke! I mean if he can afford it! Why not? Damon Wayans best wishes ?? ??
Yeah it’s ironic that In Living Color launched the careers of J Lo and Jim Carey, but the Wayans brothers never really blew up.
Tell me that racism isn’t real.
Stop making ill informed comments- you can do that.
Ok fine, sorry again
The show was great until they got rid of Riggs! They fed off of one another, I am not interested in watching now anyway.
they were creators writers and directors.. they made more money doing that instead of “blowing up”.. basically “blowing up” is the equivalent to playing for a team in the NFL .. I’d rather OWN a team..
The guy they fired said he was fired because of Damon in the first place…how ironic
The guy they fired said he was fired because of Damon in the first place…how ironic
Since “Riggs” left, haven’t watched, so it’s fine, carry on sir….wish you the best!
I’m sorry but I haven’t seen reruns of ‘In Living Color’ any where on tv in years so how are they making money?
Do you honestly believe that the Wayans are worth more than either Jim Carey or J Lo or have more influence than either of them?
If you believe that then I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you.
Why did they fire Riggs?
That’s a good looking 58!
And Jamie Foxx.
They come on MTV (or VH1). They’ve been on. Probably the only show I WILL watch when I do watch TV. They’ve shown reruns here, I KNOW FOR SURE, within the last month or so.
Watched this show one time didn’t do it for me but Keesha Sharp is sexy
“It’s hard for me to play this loving, supportive father/husband/ friend
on TV, but be the guy in life that is telling everyone, I can’t I have
to work.”
THIS IS CALLED A MOMENT OF CLARITY. GOD BLESS HIM & MAY HE STICK WITH THIS CHOICE.
Damon Wayans Explains Why He Quit ‘Lethal Weapon’
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Coz no one was watching? (Just joking ?)
Damon looks good for almost 60!
J Lo just finished her $100 million residency at Las Vegas and bish can’t ‘sang’. She can carry a tune but she’s known more as a performer and of course she got her start as a choreographer for the Fly Girls on ILC.
I have no idea how much Jim Carey is worth. Hell he probably is broke after spending it on drugs.
Thanks I usually watch Bounce and MeTV and ESPN.
I will check the schedule so I can record a couple of episodes.
so how are they making money?
^^^^^^^^^^
That was only one show. They were all involved in My Wife and Kids and Wayans Brothers. And both of them STAY on. White Chicks stays on often too and I saw someone say Major Payne was on not too long ago…and Low Down Dirty Shame and Im Gonna Git You Sucka BOTH make a regular appearance on home TV screens as well. Add in their behind the scenes joke writing and you have a dynasty
Not that I always believe these numbers…but these folks are not poor.
Keenan Ivory Wayans – $65 Million.
Damon Wayans – $35 Million. …
Shawn Wayans – $30 Million. …
Marlon Wayans – $15 Million
Damon Wayans Jr. – $5 Million. …
Damon lookin DAMN good!!
Good point….
And Chris Rock
He was mean,abusive and a ticking time bomb to the other cast & crew.
I hated her role on Girlfriends (MMy favorite show in the entire world) but I love her as an actress!
Jim Carrey(whom I worked with on The Majestic) is not broke.
wow didn’t realize he’s 58….he looks great!
Not poor at all! They do it the right way! They remain in the background! Which is where the real money is! The wayans are legends in Hollywood!
Yep. Good Black don’t crack…
That’s probably the real reason… and he does look good.
I completely understand where he is coming from….and for real tho …he is a fiiinnnneeee ass 58 year old….he has always looked the same….sexy and bringing ball heads back in the game!!! #teamWayans
Damn he’s almost 60? Doesn’t seem to age much.
Oooh no. That’s awful. So he was true to his character in a sense. Thank yo.
Her character is shadier than the Amazon rainforest but she did have some funny lines.
Maybe its a grass-is-always-greener for me but I’d love to be a working actor instead of in this office acting like I’m working.
I wanted to become an actor but you need super tough skin to deal with loads of rejection. The other thing is only a tiny percent of actors work regularly I think it’s under 20% of sag members who work often. I don’t have it in me to sleep my way up the Hollywood food chain.
I agree God Bless him in his next phase of life…
He made a wise descision…God Bless him
hmmm…it probably going to come out later that some female from the past is accusing him of something….I don’t believe him….what Black male celebrity on a hit tv show would just quit…he’s the star of the show, it’s about 3 Black men STARRING on a major television shOw….acting jobs are hard to come by when you’re black..and he’s quitting…hmmmm
He did all that to get his co-star fired and then quit himself?
Diabetics can work long hours as long they take breaks to eat at least six times during the day.
Thank you! Props to the legend, Lee Bailey, for sending me the link!
Riggs got killed in the season 3 finale
Thank for that information because I was thinking. Why he cannot work long hrs but others does
who got fired. I’m super late
Imagine a job doing actual hard labor for 8-12 hours a day for 6 or 7 days a week. He gets to sit and relax in between scenes, vacation, millions and still complaining. I didn’t know he was on a show.
they do show reruns of ILC on cable.
You accidentally proved my point.
Those aren’t ‘mainstream’ movies unlike ‘Maid in Manhattan’.
Heeeey Damon.
Not true. They do more of the creative stuff like producing and creating shows. You make more behind the scenes then in front of the camera. Hell Keenan is responsible for this show.
Damon has my wife and my kids. And no telling what else he produced besides the movies. Keenan has a production company. And do does Shawn and Marlon I believe. Not 100% on that one tho.
But she doesn’t own that movie. Their movies may not be “mainstream” but they own their movies. And look how many they have under their belt? All those Scary movies they did as well. They have an impressive catalog.
Exactly. That’s like being a singer verses being a writer. I rather play the background and day.
Well buh bye to that show.
Right… something smells here
Those Becky’s will do it every time.
IF he’s telling the truth
Try again…
The Wayans family has a combined domestic box office gross of over $1 billion dollars with more than $300 million of those coming from Keenan, Shawn, and Marlon alone.
Yeh he was too handsy with chicks.
Good
We wasn’t watching the show no way ????
:- )
so u push the other guy out who was clearly the star of the show and then u quit?
Well he should be able to retire by now anyway… It’s about time!
You upvoted yourself?
Ha,ha,ha!!