David Arquette: ‘I Understand How Chaz Bono Feels’

Sept. 19 2011, Published 7:30 a.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
David Arquette has been making some serious new moves on the dance floor while rehearsing for his Dancing with the Stars debut on Monday, and the actor revealed that despite the tough competition, he has the greatest respect for his rival contestants -- especially transgender star Chaz Bono.
"I think Chaz is great, he is an activist and has a lot to say," Arquette told Breaking Celebrity News in an exclusive interview at the Los Angeles Confidential Pre-Emmy party at the London West Hollywood.
"It’s really admirable of him to step out and put up with the criticism and be himself, and be comfortable with himself. It’s just been great," explained Arquette, 40, whose older sibling Alexis Arquette is a transgender actress and musician.
The Scream star went on to voice his dislike about the outcry from conservative groups who have complained about Chaz being