Die Hard star defends Isaiah

In an interview with Time magazine, Bruce Willis, the star of the upcoming Live Free or  Die Hard, defended Grey's Anatomy actor Isaiah Washington, who was fired for calling costar T.R. Knight a "faggot."

"I hate to think we live in a time when you can get fired from your job because of what you say," said Willis, according to an article posted on Time magazine's Web site. "He didn't punch anyone. I think we'll think differently with hindsight."

Washington recently alleged that Knight used the gay slur controversy to enhance his role on the show and to earn a pay increase from producers. A spokesperson for Washington has said the actor stands behind his remarks. (The Advocate)