The truth about why Chevy Chase is now hated by Hollywood

Zenovich has said when she mentioned the project around Hollywood, “they wouldn’t really have nice things to say about him,” adding, “I just couldn’t believe how consistent the hate was.”

Some colleagues have defended him. Goldie Hawn, who co-starred with Chase Foul play And Seems like old timesdescribes him in the documentary as “the really funny, crazy, crazy guy (who) also has a deep heart.”

Others were less forgiving. Terry Sweeney recalled an alleged encounter during Chase’s return as SNL host in 1985, quoting Chase: “Oh, you’re the gay one, right?” and suggests a sketch about AIDS.

Chase flatly denies it, saying, “None of that is true. I would remember that… My memory is that he’s lying, that’s my memory. He’s not telling the truth. That’s not me, that’s not who I am.”

Director John Carpenter is blunt about their collaboration Memoirs of an Invisible Mansaying, “Chevy Chase… I wanted to leave the company after working with him. That was my worst. The worst.” The film’s failure ended Chase’s career as a leading man.