01of 07LUANN DE LESSEPSLuann de Lesseps/InstagramTheReal Housewives of New York Citystar appeared at fellow HousewifeDorinda Medley’s Halloween bash in October 2017 dressed as Diana Ross — complete with a ’70s-inspired white halter-top jumpsuit and oversized black afro.But viewers of the show’s season 10 premiere, which featured de Lesseps in the costume, were quick to criticize what appeared to be her darkened skin tone. “Luann’s costume is so disrespectful,” noted costar Carole Radziwill in the episode. “I think she’s tone-deaf when it comes to cultural stereotypes.“De Lesseps addressed their concerns later that night during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live withAndy Cohen. “I’m horrified!” the former Countess said. “I never meant to hurt anybody’s feelings. I love Diana Ross and I totally respect Diana Ross. It was really kind of a tribute to her, and it was Halloween.”
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LUANN DE LESSEPS
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TheReal Housewives of New York Citystar appeared at fellow HousewifeDorinda Medley’s Halloween bash in October 2017 dressed as Diana Ross — complete with a ’70s-inspired white halter-top jumpsuit and oversized black afro.
But viewers of the show’s season 10 premiere, which featured de Lesseps in the costume, were quick to criticize what appeared to be her darkened skin tone. “Luann’s costume is so disrespectful,” noted costar Carole Radziwill in the episode. “I think she’s tone-deaf when it comes to cultural stereotypes.”
De Lesseps addressed their concerns later that night during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live withAndy Cohen. “I’m horrified!” the former Countess said. “I never meant to hurt anybody’s feelings. I love Diana Ross and I totally respect Diana Ross. It was really kind of a tribute to her, and it was Halloween.”
02of 07HILARY DUFFTodd Williamson/GettyAfter causing an uproar among Twitter usersover her and former beau Jason Walsh’s culturally insensitive costumes — they dressed as a sexy pilgrim and Native American “chief” for a party — theYoungerstar took to social media to apologize. “I am SO sorry to people I offended with my costume,” she tweeted. “It was not properly thought through and I am truly, from the bottom of my [heart] sorry.” Walsh echoed the actress’s statements: “I meant no disrespect. I only have admiration for the indigenous people of America. In hindsight I would not have made that decision. I apologize to anyone I may have offended.”
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HILARY DUFF
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After causing an uproar among Twitter usersover her and former beau Jason Walsh’s culturally insensitive costumes — they dressed as a sexy pilgrim and Native American “chief” for a party — theYoungerstar took to social media to apologize. “I am SO sorry to people I offended with my costume,” she tweeted. “It was not properly thought through and I am truly, from the bottom of my [heart] sorry.” Walsh echoed the actress’s statements: “I meant no disrespect. I only have admiration for the indigenous people of America. In hindsight I would not have made that decision. I apologize to anyone I may have offended.”
03of 07JULIANNE HOUGHAKM-GSIBack in 2013, the formerDancing with the Starspro chose to dress up as the character of Crazy Eyes fromOrange Is the New Black. Only problem? The star showed up to a Halloween party in blackface, which people didn’t take so lightly, prompting Hough to release a public apology. “I am a huge fan of the showOrange Is the New Black, actress Uzo Aduba, and the character she has created,“Hough tweeted. “It certainly was never my intention to be disrespectful or demeaning to anyone in any way. I realize my costume hurt and offended people and I truly apologize.”
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JULIANNE HOUGH
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Back in 2013, the formerDancing with the Starspro chose to dress up as the character of Crazy Eyes fromOrange Is the New Black. Only problem? The star showed up to a Halloween party in blackface, which people didn’t take so lightly, prompting Hough to release a public apology. “I am a huge fan of the showOrange Is the New Black, actress Uzo Aduba, and the character she has created,“Hough tweeted. “It certainly was never my intention to be disrespectful or demeaning to anyone in any way. I realize my costume hurt and offended people and I truly apologize.”
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ASHLEY BENSON
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HEIDI KLUM
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SCOTT DISICK
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07of 07HARRY HAMLIN & LISA RINNAAmy Graves/GettyThe couple took to Instagram to apologize for a swastika T-shirt Hamlinwore as part of his Halloween costume in 2015. “If I hurt you we were being authentic to the characters of Sid [Vicious] and Nancy for our Halloween costumes,” theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar wrote of the pair’s couple costume. “It hurt and angered many of you and we are deeply sorry for that. That was never our intention. We did not mean to offend. With love, Lisa and Harry.”
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HARRY HAMLIN & LISA RINNA
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The couple took to Instagram to apologize for a swastika T-shirt Hamlinwore as part of his Halloween costume in 2015. “If I hurt you we were being authentic to the characters of Sid [Vicious] and Nancy for our Halloween costumes,” theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar wrote of the pair’s couple costume. “It hurt and angered many of you and we are deeply sorry for that. That was never our intention. We did not mean to offend. With love, Lisa and Harry.”
source: people.com
