Dianna Agron Apologizes for GQ Photo Shoot (Sort Of)

By PopEater Staff Posted Oct 21st 2010 07:05PM

On Thursday, 'Glee' star Dianna Agron addressed the controversy surrounding the photo spread in this month's GQ featuring the actress and co-stars Lea Michele and Corey Monteith posing provocatively. The actress took to her blog to share her thoughts about the photos and the fallout around them.

"In the land of Madonna, Britney, Miley, 'Gossip Girl,' other public figures and shows that have pushed the envelope and challenged the levels of comfort in their viewers and fans... we are not the first. Now, in perpetuating the type of images that evoke these kind of emotions, I am sorry," Agron said.

But the actress doesn't take full responsibility. "If you are hurt or these photos make you uncomfortable, it was never our intention. And if your eight-year-old has a copy of our GQ cover in hand, again I am sorry. But I would have to ask, how on earth did it get there?" she pointedly asked. "I understand that in today's world of advanced technology, the internet, our kids can be subject to very adult material at the click of a button. But there are parental locks, and ways to get around this."

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And though she took parents to task in her post, Agron seemed a little embarrassed to be in the midst of a controversy. "I am twenty-four years old. I have been a pretty tame and easy-going girl my whole life. Nobody is perfect, and these photos do not represent who I am," she wrote.

Agron concluded by explaining the circumstances around the shoot--and revealing her idea of a dream photo shoot: "For GQ, they asked us to play very heightened versions of our school characters. A 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' version. At the time, it wasn't my favorite idea, but I did not walk away.

"If you asked me for my dream photo shoot, I'd be in a treehouse, in a wild costume, war-paint and I'd be playing with my pet dragon. Until then....." Agron shared. Now that's something we'd love to see!

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Thursday 21 October

By anna

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Diane...thanks for all the parental advice...you're being a bit to calvalier in your attitude towards your audience. And you shouldn't be. You're pretty but rather mediocre in your singing and acting. I guess you should be more grateful and sincerely apologetic tothe many fans that you disappointed. And,until you're a parent..... stop your porky mouth.

By gobluespartyon

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Dianna didn't need to apologize as you have claim Anna your prude as well I saw nothing wrong with the photos. And claims which are lies. Leave Dianna lone.

By Taylor

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Anna, she has a point. It sounds as though you're a little defensive about this whole thing. "Porky Mouth"?? What does that mean, anyway? Sounds like this girl apologized and made an extremely valid argument. Which you have not.

By HeatherK

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her name is Dianna Agron, not Argon. WTG AOL!

Dianna didn't need to apologizes for nothing she didn't do anything wrong I see nothing wrong with the photos either and i don't care that teens watch glee the actress are not teens and they do these photo shoots that isn't going to be the last one to do these types of photos. Prudes like PTC need to get a life and grow up worry about there familes and stop shoving there lies down people's throat which there wrong always and the photos aren't pedophilia as Tim Winter said which is a lie and baseless as well. The PTC are like PETA with there actions. Down With Prudes Of America.

Friday 22 October

By Art

Hey moron: I know they are not teens, but they PORTRAY themselves as teens on TV so teens who watch them and their behavior will think this is appropriate behavior for teens. This show and the antics these "kids" do on it are NOT appropriate for teens to watch to begin with.

Sunday 24 October

Art your moron & idiot & your a prude that is out touch just like your pal Anna. Your claims which are lies and baseless Teens seeing those photos aren't going to think hey this is right or wrong so your wrong Art that teens will fine this appropriate. And I don't care that the actress portray as teens on TV. Glee is appropiate and is family friendly so your wrong saying that it isn't.

Down with Perverts of America.

Down With Prudes Of America there out of touch with reality. So thats you Anna.

By SCK

Semi-nude, provocative females are a dime a dozen. Actresses that stoop to that level are basically cutting their careers short and either are doing it willingly, or are following bad advice. Actresses who demand that the world see them as more sophisticated and upstanding women achieve more long-term success. I'm sad to see such talented women reduced to pinup girls. And I hope they haven't damaged their promising careers.

By gretchen

I agree. Nude or semi nude or soft porn, whatever, it is all you see anymore so to really stand out you need to be different, and Glee was different. Now, lets face it, the guy in the photo is fully dressed, it is the girls who are made out to look like HO's. What was Lea thinking? Why doesnt' the guy have his shirt off or his pants? Sexist, and inappropriate, no other way to look at it.

By gabep500

I can see why people are upset, Gretchen made a great point. Glee was different. However, those pictures were amazing!..lol. Diana said she wasnt "perfect"...well she looked darn perfect in those pictures! hehe. I never liked her character on Glee, now I like her and will be watching MORE glee this season! The show is all about the mistakes teens make, and how they learn to change. Why cant everyone just see this as a real life Glee episode!

By Jeff

I agree they went too far, kids imatate what they see on TV and if they see their fav show's characters on a magazine cover, they're gonna look. HOWEVER, it's their show and they made that choice, if you don't like it then don't let your kids watch it!

As far as it shortening the actresses careers...REALLY? If anything the controversy has only made them more popular AND how'd provocative pictures work for Megan Fox's career?

I agree there are a lot of prudes in the world, and they say they are looking out for the kids, but are they? Aren't there more dangerous things going on with our kids than panty shots of TV actresses??? Think before you speak next time!

By icdou007

All of them are not bad, we see worse on MTV and VH1, but the one with her legs open in school over the bench, to me was a tad far. The problem is teens and tweens even though these people are not, like to do as you do. So that is why everyone got upset. We have to think of the younger set who watch your show, and somehow someplace get the magazine. It is called emulating that is why some people are upset.

By Mrs. Parker

Oh yeah. My kids read GQ all the time. LOL. Not really. All you people who see smut everywhere you look probably need to stop patting yourselves on the back and check out what your kid is doing with the youth minister on Wednesday nights.

By amazon1967

Very true.

By steve

I'm glad you said this

By Dell

Anna.....I am a parent....the photo shoot would never be seen by my kids....the photos were shot for their intended audience. Grow up and stop expecting the world to raise your kids for you.

By retro

I feel that all this controversy is intended by both the shows producers and GQ magazine. It sells both the show and more importantly the Magazine. All mags are hurting and need sales, I am sure that the editors knew exactly what they wanted and paid the talent well for doing it. As for the talent involved I feel they did it to just be seen and collect a check. After all it is what they do. They really are not there to sell a better world.
If those who think it influences children who are following the show and will pick up the magazine because there favorite stars are in it all I can say is have them stop watching it or tell the network to put in a later time slot.

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