Rupert Everett Clarifies ‘Emily in Paris’ Exit After Lost-in-Translation Mix-Up
British actor Rupert Everett has moved to set the record straight after speculation erupted over his departure from Netflix hit Emily in Paris.
The 65-year-old star, known for his sharp wit and iconic roles in My Best Friend’s Wedding and An Ideal Husband, was reported earlier this week to have claimed he was “fired” from the glamorous Paris-set series.
The story spread quickly after Vanity Fair and other outlets quoted remarks Everett allegedly made at an event in Italy.
In those reports, Everett was said to have described his exit as “a tragedy,” adding: “I was in bed for two weeks because I couldn’t get over it…
I waited for them to call me, but ultimately, it never came, and they just fired me. Show business is always very difficult, from the beginning to the end.”
But the actor has now clarified the comments, insisting they were misinterpreted. Speaking exclusively to The Independent, he explained: “In reference to the recent articles about me and the Netflix series Emily in Paris, I would like to confirm that I was never fired from the show.
I was talking to a group of acting students, in my shaky Italian, at a festival in the south of Italy, and it all got a little lost in translation!”
Everett’s character, flamboyant Italian designer Giorgio Barbieri, lit up season four with his theatrical flair. However, his absence from the upcoming season had sparked rumours of behind-the-scenes fallout, something he is now eager to quash.
The British star has long been celebrated for his versatility, first breaking through in Another Country, a powerful play and film exploring sexuality and class in 1930s England.
His turn as Julia Roberts’ best friend in My Best Friend’s Wedding cemented his global appeal. Later came St Trinian’s, voice work in Shrek, and a reputation as one of Britain’s most distinctive screen presences.
Everett is not the only face missing from the Parisian romp. Co-star Camille Razat has announced she will not return for season five. “After an incredible journey, I’ve made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris.
It has been a truly wonderful experience, one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories,” Razat said.
Her exit comes as the show undergoes a major shift. Creator Darren Star confirmed that the next instalment will swap Parisian cobblestones for Italian piazzas, with the storyline relocating to Rome.
According to Star, the move is designed to “stay ahead of the audience and take them to unexpected places.”
Despite the reshuffle, Emily in Paris remains one of Netflix’s most bankable properties. The show, fronted by Lily Collins, continues to attract fans across the globe with its mix of romance, fashion, and escapism.
Season five will arrive on Netflix later this year, but without Rupert Everett or Camille Razat. Still, Everett’s clarification ensures that his relationship with the series ends on a far lighter note than headlines first suggested.
