Now I might notice if a Hollywood actor/actress dies or is involved in a scandal, I might read a little about it. For example I know Angelina Jolie is divorcing Brad Pitt, but primarily only because I happened to see a headline. Why they are divorcing I have no clue, nor do I care.
There are far too many important things happening in this world. I really knew very little about Donald Trump before he threw his hat into the ring. In fact, I laughed and thought it was a joke. Upon hearing what he was saying, I became interested in him. I've never watched his show, but I know he is famous for saying, "You're Fired"!!! How the show actually worked I haven't a clue to this day. I knew he was rich, and was successful, but none of that was ever an attraction to him for me. What he was saying about America, immigration, and other things made me finally look into the man. The more I looked, the more I liked, and I dumped Cruz in favor of Trump as a result.
Well now I know more than I care to know about Isaiah Washington, and what I know about him leaves me unimpressed, to say the least. But yes, of course he can get away with his comment and still land on his feet, because he is of a protected class, so they always get a pass after the initial furor has passed. Just like a white Democrat politician can say something that would be a career ender for most, it never is for them.