'Awkward': Phylicia Rashad defends Bill Cosby as BET preps honor

Actress Phylicia Rashad is trending on Twitter for defending embattled co-star Bill Cosby.

Phylicia Rashad trending this morning? Let me guess, discussing Bill Cosby the "alleged" Rapist.

— Tyeisha R. (@Ty_Mariaaa) January 7, 2015

Phylicia Rashad – Bill Cosby is Being Framed http://t.co/5Hp9unqskD What do you think of her claims?

— Harvey Levin (@HarveyLevinTMZ) January 7, 2015

Phylicia Rashad on #BillCosby allegations: ‘Forget These Women’ http://t.co/RjzhHNCfMa pic.twitter.com/7qwxRs8LU3

— The Root (@TheRoot) January 7, 2015

Some Twitter users note that the controversial remarks come as BET prepares to honor Rashad for her career.

https://twitter.com/callmedollar/status/552847735783948289

Phylicia "those women need to be quiet" Rashad? Good luck @BET.

— Micah A. ❄️ (@LetMicahDown) January 7, 2015

Ms. Rashad is being honored at BET… 57 days after the news broke out that she broke her silence about William Cosby. YIKES.

— WILLIAM (BIG MONEY) FATTS (@BigPoppaPOMP) January 7, 2015

Awkward, indeed.

https://twitter.com/ItzBow/status/552863349520994306