Mel Gibson Apologizes Amid Fierce Backlash for Mocking ASL Interpreter: ‘Thoughtless Idiocy’
A viral clip prompted debate over Gibson’s intent, with critics calling the gestures mocking and others saying the footage does not show clear context.
- On Saturday, August 29, actor Mel Gibson appeared at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto, where video footage showed him making hand gestures near an American Sign Language interpreter during his stage entrance.
- The viral video sparked immediate backlash against Gibson, with critics citing his past controversies and alleged history of offensive remarks; some social media users accused the actor of mocking the interpreter.
- While some users compared the incident to Reacher star Alan Ritchson, who shook an interpreter's hand at the event, other viewers urged caution, noting the footage does not definitively establish malicious intent.
- Gibson issued a statement to Variety regarding the incident, claiming "there was no intended maliciousness" and apologizing to anyone upset by his spontaneous, thoughtless behavior while on stage.
- Production on The Resurrection of the Christ continues as Gibson tours the expo circuit, following his 2004 Passion of the Christ, which earned $612 million worldwide and dominated the R-rated box office.
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Mel Gibson Apologizes Amid Fierce Backlash for Mocking ASL Interpreter: ‘Thoughtless Idiocy’
Mel Gibson is issuing a public apology after a viral video showed the legendary actor mocking an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. “Sometimes when you get pushed out on a stage in a spotlight your mind is all over the place, and sometimes spontaneous thoughtless idiocy is displayed,” the actor, 70, said in a statement […]
Mel Gibson criticized for mimicking ASL interpreter at Fan E
Mel Gibson has apologized after facing criticism for imitating the gestures of a sign language interpreter during his entrance at a Fan Expo Canada panel, a moment that quickly spread across social media and drew sharp reactions from disability advocates and fans. The incident occurred “over the weekend” as Gibson, an Oscar-winning actor and director, […] The post Mel Gibson criticized for mimicking ASL interpreter at Fan Expo Canada event appea…
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Mel Gibson has been in the spotlight for his upcoming film The Resurrection of Christ. However, he recently made headlines for another incident that left him unhappy. The issue involved his hand gestures behind an ASL interpreter. The filmmaker has now addressed the matter and called it “thoughtless idiocy.” Mel Gibson apologizes after making hand […] The post Mel Gibson Admits ‘Thoughtless Idiocy’ After ASL Interpreter Backlash appeared first o…
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