David Tennant took aim at Kemi Badenoch, the UK’s women and equalities minister, at the British LGBT Awards.
Former “Doctor Who” actor David Tennant told a top U.K. government minister to “shut up” during a speech about LGBTQ rights, adding that he hoped for a world in which she didn’t “exist.”
Tennant took aim at Kemi Badenoch, the U.K.’s Minister for Women and Equalities, last week when accepting an award at the British LGBT Awards for being a celebrity ally. Badenoch, a leader in the Conservative Party, has come under fire for her past comments on sex and gender.
“If I’m honest, I’m a little depressed by the fact that acknowledging that everyone has the right to be who they want to be and live their life how they want to live it as long as they’re not hurting anyone else should merit any kind of special award or special mention, because it’s common sense, isn’t it?” Tennant said while accepting his prize.
“However, until we wake up and Kemi Badenoch doesn’t exist anymore — I don’t wish ill of her, I just wish her to shut up — whilst we do live in this world, I am honored to receive this,” he added.
Badenoch responded on X, accusing the actor of being “blinded” by his ideology.
“I will not shut up,” she wrote. “I will not be silenced by men who prioritize applause from [British LGBTQ+ charity] Stonewall over the safety of women and girls.
