Laura Linney attends theWildcatpremiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 11, 2023.Photo:Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Laura Linneyis addressing the shocking moment she saw a man get assaulted duringNew York Fashion Week.
The incident occurred on Friday outside theChristian Siriano15th anniversary show at the Pierre Hotel in New York City, according toEntertainment Tonight.
Making her firstred-carpetappearance since the altercation at theWildcatpremiere during theToronto International Film Festivalon Monday, Linney, 59, exclusively told PEOPLE, “You know, it was an unfortunate thing that happened, and I’m just glad that no one was severely hurt.”
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Laura Linney attends the Christian Siriano SS24 runway show at The Pierre Hotel on Sept. 8, 2023, in New York City.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
The fan appeared to nudge Linney with a pen to get her attention for her signature, but a man standing next to the actress held out his arm and stopped him from getting too close.
The fan then pushed the arm of the man, who said, “Hey, hey, hey, hey! No, we don’t do that.” Just a few seconds later, the fan thenpunched the man in the back of the headas he walked away.
A shocked Linney could be seen placing her hand on the man’s shoulder directly following the incident and asking him, “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine,” he replied with a smile before escorting the actress to her car. According toET, the man was a Fashion Week team member.
Janet Jackson, Laura Linney, Alicia Silverstone, Rosie Perez, Avril Lavigne and Kesha attend the Christian Siriano SS24 runway show at The Pierre Hotel on Sept. 8, 2023, in New York City.Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images
Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images
TheLove Actuallystar sported a black dress featuring long, ruffled sleeves for her appearance, teaming the look with a pair of strappy black heels.
Linney is a huge fan of the designer and wore one of his creations to last year’sEmmy Awards, walking the red carpet in a tiered white gown with black detailing.
The actress toldETat the show on Friday that Siriano, 37, is “a warm, inviting man who has his priorities in the right place.”
“He looks at each person trulyindividually and designs for them,” she explained. “When he dresses me, there’s such care that’s taken and he knows kind of exactly what to put me in. So it’s a real privilege and a pleasure to know him.”
source: people.com
