Having been shamed for his day job over the weekend, “The Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens stepped up for himself and even received a job offer from director Tyler Perry.
Although Owens was the target of a lot of negativity because of the news coverage and social media response, he chose to talk about it during his interview with Good Morning America on Sept. 4.
“I was devastated, but the period of devastation was so short because my wife and I started reading these responses from literally all over the world. So, fortunately, the shame part didn’t last very long,” he told the show host Robin Roberts.
Other celebrities also shared their thoughts and support on social media.
The job at Trader Joe’s had provided him a flexible schedule to go to auditions and make a living. However, Owens quit that job, which he worked for 15 months, due to all the attention he received making it difficult to work there.
He’s now open to new job offers, but meanwhile, he’s being cautious about it.
“I wouldn’t feel comfortable getting acting jobs from this event. I wouldn’t mind getting auditions. I wouldn’t mind people calling me in to try out for things. I want to get a job because I’m the right person for a job,” Owens told The Grio.