Ted Danson has once again publicly apologized for his controversial blackface performance at a roast of Whoopi Goldberg in 1993. The 78-year-old actor, who recently revealed he had undergone a 'health scare,' expressed deep regret over the incident during an appearance on W. Kamau Bell's podcast, Who's With Me?
Key Takeaways
Ted Danson has once again apologized for his controversial blackface roast of Whoopi Goldberg during the Friars Club event in 1993. He expressed deep regret over the incident, acknowledging its hurtful impact on others.
- Ted Danson publicly apologizes again for his 1993 blackface performance at a roast of Whoopi Goldberg.
- The actor admitted he thought it was acceptable at the time but now recognizes it as 'stupid' and 'wrong'.
- Danson discussed the incident on W. Kamau Bell's podcast, emphasizing that intentions do not justify harmful impacts.
- He revealed that both he and Goldberg had initially tried to back out of the roast due to their cooling relationship.
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Danson's Apology | Broad Agreement | Danson apologizes for blackface roast of Goldberg in 1993. | |
| Roast Event Details | Broad Agreement | Danson and Goldberg tried to back out of the roast due to their cooling relationship. | |
| Danson's Intentions | Broad Agreement | Danson thought he was doing a satire on mixed relationships. |
Danson's Apology
Broad AgreementDanson apologizes for blackface roast of Goldberg in 1993.
Roast Event Details
Broad AgreementDanson and Goldberg tried to back out of the roast due to their cooling relationship.
Danson's Intentions
Broad AgreementDanson thought he was doing a satire on mixed relationships.
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The infamous roast took place at the New York Friars Club more than three decades ago. Danson admitted that both he and Goldberg had initially tried to back out of the event due to their cooling relationship but were contractually obligated to proceed.
Danson explained his thought process behind choosing blackface for the performance, stating that he believed it would allow him to address tabloid speculation about their interracial romance. He admitted that he thought he 'could pull this off' at the time and saw it as a form of satire on race relations.
During the podcast appearance, Danson emphasized that intentions do not justify harmful impacts. 'Your intentions do not matter,' he said. 'The impact you have on people is what matters. And if you haven’t thought through that, then you need to.' He called the performance 'wrong' and 'stupid,' apologizing again for his actions.
Danson also mentioned Goldberg's role in defending him over the years, expressing gratitude for her support despite the controversy. The incident resurfaced during the Black Lives Matter movement, leading to Danson losing some corporate sponsorships and facing public scrutiny once again.
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