Top 10 Most Notable Public Apologies by Celebrities
Explore the top 10 public apologies that made headlines and stirred conversations. From Alec Baldwin's vow to eliminate homophobic slurs to Paula Deen's heartfelt apology for using the n-word, these celebrities faced the repercussions of their words and actions. Notable instances include Joe Francis addressing his disparaging remarks about jurors and Oprah Winfrey's reflection on her assumptions about a store clerk. Join us as we analyze the impact of these apologies and the lessons learned in the public eye.
Top 10 Most Notable Public Apologies by Celebrities
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Top 10 Apologies By: Emma Bergey
10: Alec Baldwin’s vow to not use homophobic slurs • Used homophobic slurs • Said words hurt • Wont do it anymore
9: Joe Francis’ backtrack for calling jurors “f—ing retarded” • Was in court for assaulting women • Called the jurors “f-ingretarted” • Appologized
8:Rupert Murdoch’s mea culpa for an offensive cartoon • Made a cartoon • Found offensive to many jewish people • Apologized
7: JCPenney’s plea to win back customers • Made ad apologizing • They cut out favorite brands
6: Oprah’s apology for insinuating a store clerk was racist • Swiss store woman made comment • Oprah jumped to conclusions
5: Sanjay Gupta’s flip-flop on medical marijuana • Backed medical marijuana • Then said only if it’s a chronic condition
4: 60 Minutes’ retraction of its Bengazi exposé • Said was in America during a US attack • 2- on air apologies
3: Barack Obama’s mea culpa for flip-flopping on the effects of Obamacare • Apologized to Americans who got dropped from their health care
2: Rob Ford’s begging for forgiveness for smoking crack cocaine • Toronto Mayor smoked crack cocaine • Was shamed • Begged for forgiveness
1: Paula Deen’s mea culpa for using the n-word • Used the n- word • Apologized in 3 you tube videos
Which I like • I think Oprah’s apology was the best