Actor Scott Caan has apologized for using a homophobic slur towards a photographer. The Ocean's Eleven star, son of screen legend James Caan, called a paparazzo who got too close for his liking a "f**got."

He tells website TMZ.com, "I am sorry for using such a derogatory word. I was being harassed by a paparazzi, and unfortunately, the word slipped out. I don't ever condone the use of that word and I deeply apologize to anyone whom I may have offended."

Former Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington was publicly demonized for using the word in an on-set spat with co-star Patrick Dempsey last year. The controversy eventually led to Washington's dismissal from the drama.

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