Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry has not said anything publicly about the lawsuit filed this month by former cast member Nicollette Sheridan who claims that she was physically assaulted by Cherry and fired when she complained about it.
But her former co-stars Marcia Cross, Felicity Huffman, and Eva Longoria are speaking out in Cherry’s defense and have released this joint statement:
“It would be irresponsible of us to let the public believe that being a part of this show from its inception has been anything but a blessing.
We have no first-hand knowledge of what Nicollette may or may not have experienced, but we would never characterize our set as a hostile environment. It is, in fact, the opposite. The friendships and support that Marc Cherry, the cast, the crew and the producers have shared for the past six years have made this a wonderful job that we are grateful for every day.”
Teri Hatcher, who Sheridan alleged in court papers had also complained about Cherry to ABC, released her own statement: “While my adoration and respect for the classic and dynamic chemistry of the characters of Susan and Edie is indelible, I’m honored to stand with Eva, Felicity and Marcia, as a group and clarify that our set environment is nothing less than an amazingly positive experience. I have never felt discriminated against. In fact, I have felt heard and respected by Marc and other executives in regards to both my professional and personal needs.”
I’m quite sure we have not heard the last of this!
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