Laura Benanti Slams Zachary Levi: 'I Never Liked Him!

Laura Benanti reveals she "never liked" Zachary Levi on That’s a Gay Ass Podcast.

The actors starred together in the 2016 Broadway musical She Loves Me.

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Benanti criticized Levi for his "energy-sucking" and "mansplaining" behavior.

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Levi allegedly held pre-show dance parties, which annoyed Benanti.

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Levi faced backlash for endorsing Donald Trump publicly this year.

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He claimed co-star Gavin Creel's death was caused by a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Benanti slammed Levi for politicizing Creel’s death for personal gain.

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She accused Levi of faking emotions for attention, calling his actions "disrespectful."

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Benanti mocked Levi’s attempt to make himself cry during his statements.

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The feud highlights long-standing tensions between the co-stars.

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