Comedian Jeff Dye has made headlines after candidly discussing his experience with actress Sarah Hyland on the set of the 2019 film "The Wedding Year." During his appearance on "The George Janko Show," Dye leveled serious allegations against the "Modern Family" star, calling her rude and describing her as a self-centered "tyrant."
According to Dye, who played the role of Anna Camp's husband, it was not the pleasant filming experience one would expect from the romantic comedy's light-hearted premise. He claimed, "Sarah Hyland sucks," echoing his disdain for the actress's conduct during their brief time together on set.
Dye explained his limited presence on set, commenting, "I was on set for only about 30 seconds." Despite the short duration, he alleged Hyland, who was the film's lead, treated everyone poorly. "She was rude to everyone, calling her ‘a pretty woman who chain-smokes and is terrible,'" he said. He claimed she went so far as to express frustration over extras partaking from the craft services table, saying, "She was annoyed some extras wanted some f–king free granola bars like it was in her kitchen or something."
Delving more deeply, Dye recounted moments where he felt Hyland's disapproval, even asserting she explicitly told him, "You’re what is wrong with people." He speculated on the reasons behind Hyland’s alleged disdain for him, stating, "Because I'm an actual man, you know, she's not used to ever like, you know, masculine energy of any sort." His comments suggest he believes there was some subconscious bias against him.
The comedian did not hold back when recalling Hyland’s actions during the filming, noting her attempts to showcase the trailer for the 2019 live-action remake of "Dumbo." During this moment, he recalled her emotional response: "She starts crying to, like, let us know how moved she is by the Dumbo trailer," Dye admitted, "I just wanted to ruin the moment. I go, ‘Yeah, it looks gay.’ And I did; I ruined her little showpiece."
His take on the so-called Hollywood hierarchy painted Hyland's position as one where she felt entitled to special treatment. "They’re all in this hierarchy of Hollywood where it’s like, she’s No. 1 on the call sheet, so we have to pander to her. If she’s mean to us, just let her be mean to us, and if she’s sad, pretend like it’s OK she’s sad," Dye explained.
Interestingly, Dye also pointed out the camaraderie among those on set, derived from their collective experience with Hyland. "I think people found camaraderie in hATING her," he said, aptly summarizing how her personality reportedly brought the crew together, calling her the "island" of the situation. Although she was at the center of attention, Dye implied she actively alienated herself from others.
Regarding his courageous revelations, Dye insisted he was unfazed by potential backlash for his comments. "Don’t care at all," he replied when asked about possible repercussions. "I’m just being honest," he added definitively.
Despite Dye's critique, he acknowledged the professionalism of director Robert Luketic, whom he praised as "a dream to work with." He expressed gratitude for developing friendships with peers like Anna Camp, stating, "Me and Anna Camp became good buddies after. Like, she’s awesome." This admiration contrasted sharply with his experiences with Hyland, reinforcing his negative assessment.
At this point, Hyland has not made any public statement addressing Dye’s accusations, which have sparked considerable attention online, especially among fans of both figures. While Dye’s remarks reflect his personal experience, the broader industry culture surrounding celebrity and collaboration is brought to light through these complaints.
The fallout of Dye's comments may potentially affect public perception of Hyland, whose own professional history has included moments of controversy, including a recent lawsuit from her former manager over alleged unpaid commissions from her time on "Modern Family." The interplay between celebrity image and personal conduct continues to intrigue the public, making Dye’s revelations even more compelling.
Intriguingly, the dynamics on film sets aren't often broadcasted, making Dye's candid reflections about life behind the scenes noteworthy. Reported by multiple outlets, his blunt honesty offers fans and industry watchers alike insights they typically wouldn't access.
With the story still developing, audiences await any response from Hyland, as the clock ticks on her silence over these pointed criticisms from her former co-star. Will she counter Dye's claims, or will she let the tidal wave of opinion sweep through unchallenged? For now, all eyes are on both actors as they navigate the repercussions of this on-set drama.