Remember Michael Richards? He played the iconic character Cosmo Kramer on the hit TV show Seinfeld in the 90s. But today, if you saw him walking down the street, you probably wouldn’t recognize him.
Recently, Richards was spotted in Los Angeles, California, looking completely different from the Kramer we all remember. With an unkempt white beard and yellowed teeth, he appeared like a whole new person. He was seen relaxing in the trunk of his car, after a day spent outdoors walking and biking.
Now 70 years old, Richards has been out of the public eye for quite some time. Ever since a racist incident back in 2006, he has been in hiding. Although he apologized for his outburst and the racial slurs he used, the incident still haunts him to this day.
In the incident, which was caught on camera, Richards unleashed a tirade of racial slurs at a heckler in the audience during a standup comedy routine. The video quickly went viral, and his career took a nosedive. Richards has since found it incredibly difficult to land a job in the industry he once thrived in.
But despite his fall from grace, Richards is still worth an estimated $45 million. Money can’t erase the past, but it certainly provides a sense of security.
In 2012, Richards had a candid conversation with his former co-star Jerry Seinfeld on the show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. He confessed to Seinfeld that the shameful incident had broken him down. He deeply regretted his actions that night, acknowledging that he should have handled the situation differently.
Seinfeld, who publicly supported Richards throughout the controversy, expressed his appreciation for Richards’ honesty and resilience. He understood that even though time had passed, the incident still weighed heavily on Richards’ mind.
It’s been years since Michael Richards graced our screens as the hilarious Kramer. And now, in his secluded existence, he continues to grapple with the consequences of his actions. Despite the passage of time, this once-beloved comedian is still working to rebuild his shattered reputation.
What are your thoughts on Michael Richards’ changed appearance and his years away from the spotlight?
