Matthew McConaughey Defends Tropic Thunder

 
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Matthew McConaughey has become the latest celebrity to defend "Tropic Thunder." As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com , a host of disability advocate groups have been protesting the movie, at the premiere and in the media, over the use of the "R-word" in the film. Click through for what Matthew, who has a cameo in the movie, had to say. (link)

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