PATTI LUPONE BLASTS CRUISE BAN: 'SHOCKED' AFTER SHIP DENIED PORT
The legendary diva is firing back after an LGBTQ+ cruise she was set to headline got the cold shoulder from Turkey.
Icon Patti LuPone is MAD AS HELL, and she's not taking it quietly! The 77-year-old Broadway legend took to Instagram Friday to express her fury after Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady—a cruise ship full of LGBTQ+ travelers—was reportedly denied entry to Turkey. LuPone had been scheduled to perform on the voyage starting July 5, making the port rejection all the more personal.
The legendary actress didn't mince words about her feelings, telling followers she was absolutely "shocked" by the alleged ban, according to Us Weekly. Talk about a diva moment for a cause: LuPone has never been one to stay silent when it comes to standing up for her community and fans.
While the details are still coming together, one thing's crystal clear—you don't mess with a Patti LuPone gig without hearing about it. The entertainment world is watching to see how this all shakes out!
Sources · Us Weekly