Not a week goes by that I don't receive at least one pissed-off letter (most weeks there are more) accusing me of being foul-mouthed, bigoted, homophobic, murderous, frivolous, or downright psychopathic.
Your partner might make a comment about how ugly and gross the other person's clothes are, and if you confront them, they'll accuse you of being paranoid and play the victim.
There was no particular reason to think the two-time Oscar winner would be up for the same part, but Winkler can be forgiven for indulging in a little paranoia.