Patton Oswalt addressed backlash he received after meeting up with controversial comic Dave Chappelle on New Year’s Eve. The 52-year-old stand-up comedian had shared several snaps with Chappelle, 48, in Seattle, Washington and called him a ‘genius’ and ‘real friend’ which ruffled some feathers. Responding to the criticism over both the post and the friendship, Oswalt explained that though they ‘100% disagree on transgender rights’ it was ‘impossible’ to cut off a friend of 34-years despite their differing beliefs.

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