



Speaking with the Associated Press, comedy actor Andy Samberg expressed his support for fellow Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Terry Crews, who testified about sexual assault and toxic masculinity before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. “We have a cast text chain and we were all texting him how incredible it was,” he said. “He’s a miracle. Terry’s the best guy. I am proud to know him.”

During his testimony, Crews described “how toxic masculinity permeates culture” via his own example. In November, the actor revealed Hollywood executive Adam Venit had groped him at a party in the presence of his wife and others. Not only was Venit’s punishment minor, but many in the industry turned on Crews. “As I shared my story, I was told over and over that this was not abuse. This was just a joke. This was just horseplay,” he explained. “One man’s horseplay is another man’s humiliation. And I chose to tell my story and share my experience to stand in solidarity with millions of other survivors around the world.”

Crews also revealed that sharing his story had cost him a role in the latest Expendables franchise sequel. Even so, his Brooklyn Nine-Nine colleagues and others were quick to come to his defense. Joe Lo Truglio, who plays Charles Boyle on the series, declared, “So shines a good deed in a weary world.”

So shines a good deed in a weary world. @terrycrews I love you brother. With you all the way. https://t.co/RKHzNlIHH7 — JoeLoTruglio (@JoeLoTruglio) June 27, 2018



Chelsea Peretti, Melissa Fumero and series co-creator Dan Goor quickly followed suit.

Rape, harassment & assault are often approached as “womans issues” where boys and men are sidelined as silent victims. That @terrycrews is speaking out about this culture is a good thing and supporters need to be louder than those who chose to ridicule him for speaking his truth. — Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) June 27, 2018

I can not emphasize enough what an honor and privilege it is to know @terrycrews. He is not only the strongest man I have ever met, he is the bravest. I love you and I support you, @terrycrews. https://t.co/A2nws8qMsC — Dan Goor (@djgoor) June 27, 2018

SAME!!! So proud of @terrycrews for speaking his truth. We love you Terry and we stand with you! https://t.co/OwAAEWSHpE — Melissa Fumero (@melissafumero) June 27, 2018

(Via Associated Press)