Criminal Minds Star Sparks Controversy Over Critic Comment
Originally published Jun 21, 2026
By Jack Dunn · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 21, 2026
Key points
- Paget Brewster criticized ScreenRant's Shealynn Scott for a mixed review of 'Criminal Minds.'
- Brewster's comment, urging Scott to 'work at a shelter,' was posted on X and later deleted.
- The remark has led to outrage from critics and fans of the show.
- The controversy centers on changes to the show on Paramount+ and the role of negative reviews.
- The incident underscores ongoing tensions between actors and media critics.
Paget Brewster, star of 'Criminal Minds,' drew backlash after reportedly telling a TV journalist to 'work at a shelter' following a mixed review of the show. The comment, made on X (formerly Twitter), was later deleted. Brewster's response to Shealynn Scott of ScreenRant focused on the impact of negative reviews and changes to the show on Paramount+. The incident has sparked criticism from other journalists and fans, highlighting tensions between actors and critics.
Read the original story: Variety — by Jack Dunn