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Ted Danson Apologizes for Blackface Incident
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Hilary Lewis · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 4, 2026
Key points
- Ted Danson apologized for wearing blackface at a 1993 Friars Club roast.
- He admitted the act was 'so stupid and entitled.'
- Danson acknowledged that the impact of his actions matters more than his intentions.
Ted Danson has apologized for wearing blackface at a 1993 Friars Club roast, calling it 'so stupid and entitled.' He acknowledged that his intentions were irrelevant and emphasized the importance of the impact his actions had on others. Danson described his decision to perform in blackface but clarified that it was not an excuse for his behavior.
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