Kathy Griffin Breaks Silence On Andy Cohen's 'Sorry Not Sorry' Email After 8-Year Feud

Kathy Griffin is finally breaking her silence on the surprise email Andy Cohen sent her after eight years of silence.

The comedian described the message as having a surprisingly civil tone, a sharp contrast to their long-running tension. Their strained history stretches back to her early Bravo days, where insiders say she and Cohen often clashed behind the scenes.

Kathy Griffin was one of the network's first stars and recorded numerous stand-up specials before reportedly getting pushed out after a controversial moment.

Griffin addressed the unexpected email from Cohen, calling the message "sort of civil," but admitted it did not contain a full apology. She described it as a "sorry, not sorry" note that seemed carefully crafted, possibly with legal guidance.

Reflecting on her Bravo days, Griffin told the audience that Cohen had been a challenging boss. "I really tried to do a good job at Bravo, and I had a great time there. I kind of helped build the channel," she said, highlighting the role she played in the network's early success.

Just Jared reports that Griffin shared this story while performing at The Grove of Anaheim on Saturday. She told fans the email came "out of the blue" last week, joking, "I promise to get to more important topics, but this one is plain juicy."

Griffin revealed why she chose to respond to Cohen after years of silence, emphasizing that she is done with public feuds. "I thought, 'I don't really need to be in any more beefs,'" Kathy told her audience, adding, "I wrote him back very quickly, and I was kind of emotional."

However, she also shared her reaction upon learning that Cohen had already brought up the email at BravoCon.

Griffin recalled thinking, "You emailed me for the first time in eight years after f-cking doing me dirty and taking my job on New Year's Eve and firing me from Bravo, but okay." She stressed that while the interaction stung, she is not seeking a fight, just processing the past.  

Those close to the situation shed light on the simmering tension between Griffin and Cohen, a rift that dates back to her early days at Bravo. PEOPLE reported that the two entertainers often clashed behind the scenes while she was one of the network's first stars.

A source explained that Griffin, once the face of Bravo, felt sidelined as Cohen gained prominence on camera. "She felt tossed aside after Kathy was canned, and it brought up bigger problems with the network," the source said.

The feud became more public when Cohen jokingly claimed not to know Griffin, prompting her to accuse him of pressuring her to do cocaine before appearing on "Watch What Happens Live," a claim Cohen denied.

Sources noted that Griffin still resents Cohen for taking over her New Year's Eve gig following her controversial Trump mask photo. 

Griffin's talk show cancellation at Bravo left a lasting impression, as she shared the news during a 2013 stand-up performance in Cincinnati. Hollywood Reporter recalled that the 65-year-old's show first aired in April 2012 on Thursday nights at 10 p.m.

The second season began on January 10, 2013, but the program was pushed to a later 11:30 p.m., signaling the network's waning support. During her Cincinnati set, Griffin told the audience she had only learned of the cancellation the day before, prompting boos from the crowd.

The star quipped about "predicting the demise of Bravo," turning the disappointment into a punchline. Even after the show ended, Griffin maintained a strong presence on Bravo through her comedy specials. 

Griffin is not shy about admitting she enjoys a little cosmetic work, proudly confirming she has had her third facelift. The Blast reported that the actress is not letting critics get to her, saying she has long accepted her vanity and enjoys keeping her appearance fresh.

Griffin also shared that she fixed her chin and eyelids, giving a nod to her surgeon, Dr. Ben Talei, for delivering results she loves. She also noted that fans come for her humor, not her looks, emphasizing that her comedic talent is her actual draw. 

Griffin also described her recovery as far from easy, stating, "I'm gonna be honest, it's painful. So these b-tches that are like, 'It's like getting a tooth filled! It's nothing!' No, it's painful."

Could the long-running drama between Kathy  Griffin and Andy Cohen be settled?