Garrett Morris, 89, Sparks Internet Frenzy with Bulge Photo from Broadway
Garrett Morris, the original "Saturday Night Live" star, 89, has sent shockwaves through social media after a photo shared by Taraji P. Henson went viral, showcasing what many are calling a significant bulge in his pants.
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The image appeared in Henson's Instagram carousel, where she posed alongside Morris, who leaned against his walker. The moment quickly became a hot topic online.
One user humorously referenced Morris' character, Uncle Junior, from "The Jamie Foxx Show," stating, “Unc junior got that pocket change down der.”
Another commenter expressed surprise, saying, “I wasn’t trying to see Stan like that,” referring to Morris' role on "Martin." The attention on Morris overshadowed other celebrities in the post, including Whoopi Goldberg and Angela Bassett.
Despite the buzz, Henson eventually deleted the photo. However, Morris responded to the uproar in an Instagram video, acknowledging the stir caused by the image.
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“It seems I’ve caused quite a stir because of a recent photo where it looks like I have a baby boa constrictor between my legs,” he quipped.
Morris continued with a playful tone, “Now, I don’t mind holding up these stereotypes usually given to Black men. But ladies and gentlemen, I’m more than a body. I’m a brain too.”
He took the opportunity to promote his upcoming book titled “Ain’t That a Bitch,” jokingly adding, “Which is what I thought when I saw that picture of me and Taraji Henson.”
“Look, I have been [photographed] with Emmy winners, Oscar winners, Tony winners, and never did I think I would be upstaged by my penis,” he remarked.
Morris then shifted gears and urged his followers to take action. “I want you to vote, okay?” he encouraged. “I was here during that Civil Rights Movement. I actually saw Martin Luther King preach about us fighting for our rights… vote and buy my book!”
Morris was a founding cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1975 until 1980, making history as the show’s first Black cast member.
Over the years, he has appeared in numerous hit television shows such as "Married… with Children," "Shameless," "Psych," and "Scandal."
He starred in 100 episodes of "The Jamie Foxx Show" from 1996 until 2000 and had a main role in "2 Broke Girls," appearing in 138 episodes from 2011 until 2017.
