All articles tagged with #celebrity apology
Quincy Jones made scathing comments about the Beatles in a 2018 interview, calling them poor musicians, which included criticism of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Despite the harsh words, Jones later called McCartney to apologize, claiming he never made those statements. McCartney, taking it in stride, joked about the incident, affirming his affection for Jones and dismissing the criticism with humor.
Actress Blake Lively has issued an apology for making a lighthearted post about Princess Kate's photo editing mishap amidst speculation about her absence, following the announcement of Kate's cancer diagnosis and treatment. Lively expressed regret for her post and sent well wishes to Kate, while also removing the original post. Other celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, had also engaged in the online chatter about Kate's whereabouts, but have not publicly commented on the update. Princess Kate and Prince William have been privately managing the situation for the sake of their family, with Prince Charles expressing pride in Kate's courage for speaking out about her diagnosis.
Blake Lively apologized on social media for making fun of Kate Middleton's recent photoshop fails, expressing regret and sending love and well wishes to all. The photos in question were promotional shots for Lively’s brand that showed her relaxing with a drink, with exaggerated and spliced elements. Middleton's recent announcement of cancer treatment and ongoing speculation about her health added sensitivity to the situation.
Actor Pierce Brosnan pleaded guilty over the phone to walking off a boardwalk and into a thermal area at Yellowstone National Park, receiving a $500 fine and being ordered to donate $1,000 to a non-profit supporting the park. Brosnan apologized on Instagram, expressing regret for his impulsive mistake and emphasizing the importance of preserving national parks. Despite the hefty fine, his sincere apology reflects his commitment to environmental conservation.
Actress Selma Blair apologizes for making anti-Islam comments on Instagram, acknowledging that she mistakenly conflated Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists. Her initial remarks, made in response to a video criticizing Reps. Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib, were widely criticized. Blair's apology came after facing backlash for her comments, and she expressed regret for hurting countless people. She also acknowledged the help and education she received from her Muslim friends and committed to paying forward their love and understanding.
Actress Emily Blunt apologizes for using insensitive language in a resurfaced 2012 talk show appearance. In the clip, Blunt referred to a restaurant server as "enormous" while recalling her time filming the movie Looper in the United States. Blunt expresses her shock and appallment at her own words, stating that she is sorry for any hurt caused and that she should have known better.