Mel Gibson Apologizes For "Thoughtless Idiocy" At Mocking Deaf Interpreter
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Mel Gibson apologized after a video showed him making furious hand gestures behind an American Sign Language interpreter at Fan Expo Canada, which many perceived as mocking.
- The brief video clip sparked online backlash, prompting Gibson to issue a statement expressing regret and clarifying that there was no malicious intent behind his actions.
- Gibson explained that being unexpectedly put on stage caused his mind to race, leading to what he called "spontaneous thoughtless idiocy."
- The actor has a history of controversy, including past anti-Semitic comments and a leaked audio recording featuring racist and misogynistic remarks.
