“Benedict Cumberbatch has issued a statement of apology after referring to black actors as “coloured.” The Sherlock actor used the outdated and somewhat offensive term when talking about the problems British actors face during a TV interview. “I’m devastated to have caused offence by using this outmoded terminology,” Benedict’s statement begins. “I offer my sincere apologies. I make no excuse for my being an idiot and know the damage is done. “I can only hope this incident will highlight the need for correct usage of terminology that is accurate and inoffensive. “The most shaming aspect of this for me is that I was talking about racial inequality in the performing arts in the UK and the need for rapid improvements in our industry when I used the term. “I feel the complete fool I am and while I am sorry to have offended people. “I apologise again to anyone who I offended for this thoughtless use of inappropriate language about an issue which affects friends of mine and which I care about deeply.””— x
Y’all… I just don’t know. It’s SO fuckin hard these days.