The 'Glee' actor expresses his remorse for dissing Caitlyn Jenner during a performance of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' recently.
- Jun 27, 2015
AceShowbiz - Darren Criss apologizes for Caitlyn Jenner quip. During Broadway's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" which often saw the actor improvising in each production, Criss reportedly said, "man, woman, moman, wan, Bruce Jenner, whatever you are."
Hours after the performance, the "Glee" actor took it to Facebook to apologize, "I want to sincerely apologize to Caitlyn Jenner, all transgender people, and anyone who was offended for my words on stage during Tuesday evening's performance."
"In no way do the remarks reflect my personal belief system or my support for transgender people. However, I do realize the severity of the comment and the weight that words can carry and for that, I take full responsibility," he added.
"I commend Caitlyn on her strength and for spreading acceptance around the globe. I have been and remain a proud and unwavering ally of the LGBTQIA community, and will continue to walk alongside my friends on the road to full equality and acceptance."