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'''Sandra Bernhard''' (born 1955) is an American [[lesbian]] [[feminist]] comedian and actress. She was born in Flint, [[Michigan]] and went to live on a [[kibbutz]] in [[Israel]] for a time after leaving high school. She returned to America and developed an acting and comedy career in the late 1970s. In the 1980s she became famous for her close friendship with [[Madonna]]. | '''Sandra Bernhard''' (born 1955) is an American [[lesbian]] [[feminist]] comedian and actress. She was born in Flint, [[Michigan]] and went to live on a [[kibbutz]] in [[Israel]] for a time after leaving high school. She returned to America and developed an acting and comedy career in the late 1970s. In the 1980s she became famous for her close friendship with [[Madonna]]. | ||
| − | Bernhard is controversial because of her [[liberal]] views. She strongly supports access to [[abortion]]. In September 2008, she made deeply offensive and depraved remarks concerning [[Sarah Palin]]. The comments were regarded as deeply offensive to [[African-Americans]] also. Bernhard has not apologized for her remarks. | + | Bernhard is controversial because of her [[liberal]] views. She strongly supports access to [[abortion]]. In September 2008, she made deeply offensive and depraved remarks concerning [[Sarah Palin]]. The comments were regarded as deeply offensive to [[African-Americans]] also.[http://theaterjblogs.wordpress.com/] Bernhard has not apologized for her remarks. |
[[Category:Homosexuality]] | [[Category:Homosexuality]] | ||
[[Category:Abortion Advocates]] | [[Category:Abortion Advocates]] | ||
Revision as of 20:23, September 21, 2008
Sandra Bernhard (born 1955) is an American lesbian feminist comedian and actress. She was born in Flint, Michigan and went to live on a kibbutz in Israel for a time after leaving high school. She returned to America and developed an acting and comedy career in the late 1970s. In the 1980s she became famous for her close friendship with Madonna.
Bernhard is controversial because of her liberal views. She strongly supports access to abortion. In September 2008, she made deeply offensive and depraved remarks concerning Sarah Palin. The comments were regarded as deeply offensive to African-Americans also.[1] Bernhard has not apologized for her remarks.