According to Liu, the altercation stemmed from a scene that had been tweaked without Murray’s knowledge.
She went on to detail how, while filming the scene, Murray began to insult her.
“I won’t get into the specifics, but it kept going on and on.

Lucy Liu calls Bill Murray’s comments during their ‘Charlie’s Angels’ altercation “inexcusable and unacceptable.".Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Stefan Hoederath/Getty Images
Calling Murray’s language “inexcusable and unacceptable,” the actress confirmed she stood up for herself.
“And I would not stand down, and nor should I have.”
A representative for Murray didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.

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“I don’t know if it goes back to what happened to my mom in the store.
When our relationship is professional, and you’re not getting that done, forget it.”