Ex-Man Utd striker Javier Hernandez apologized for sexist remarks made on TikTok, which sparked backlash in Mexico and led to an investigation by football authorities. Hernandez expressed regret, stating he did not intend to hurt or divide, and committed to better understanding and sensitivity. The incident has drawn criticism from Mexico's president and football organizations, with Chivas taking unspecified disciplinary action.
Richard Dreyfuss faced backlash for making sexist and transphobic remarks during a Q&A at a Jaws screening in Massachusetts, leading the hosting theater to apologize for the distress caused to attendees.
French President Emmanuel Macron has faced backlash from feminists and left-wing politicians after referring to actor Gérard Depardieu, who is under investigation for rape and facing criticism for sexist comments, as the target of a "manhunt." Macron's comments were condemned as "despicable," with critics accusing him of promoting rape culture. Several figures in the film industry have stated they will not work with Depardieu following the release of a documentary that showed him making obscene comments and sexually harassing women. Macron's defense of Depardieu has sparked outrage and been seen as disrespectful towards women who speak out against powerful men.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced her separation from her partner, television journalist Andrea Giambruno, following his recent sexist comments made on and off air. Giambruno, who presents a news program on Mediaset, was criticized for using foul language, making advances to a female colleague, boasting about an affair, and victim-blaming in previous instances. Meloni had previously stated that she should not be held accountable for her partner's behavior.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced her separation from her partner, television journalist Andrea Giambruno, following his recent sexist comments. Meloni, who leads a right-wing coalition government, stated that she should not be judged based on Giambruno's behavior and will no longer address questions about it. The couple, who have a seven-year-old daughter, had been together for almost 10 years. Giambruno, a presenter for Mediaset, faced criticism for his offensive language and inappropriate behavior towards female colleagues.
Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, has been removed from the board of directors of the foundation following an interview with The New York Times where he made comments that were widely criticized as sexist and racist. In the interview, Wenner stated that women were not "articulate enough on an intellectual level" and suggested that artists of color did not articulate at the same level as white artists. The Rock Hall has faced criticism for its lack of diversity in inductees, with only 7.7 percent being women as of 2019.
