Eiza González apologises for wearing blackface in telenovela
Images resurfaced after reports suggesting that Ms González is dating Timothée Chalamet
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Your support makes all the difference.Actor Eiza González has apologised for wearing blackface in a past telenovela appearance.
Images of Ms González in the make-up resurfaced on social media amid reports suggesting that she is allegedly dating Timothée Chalamet.
“I am deeply sorry and ashamed about having worn blackface makeup shown in the images circulating,” Ms González told Page Six.
“As a 15-year-old child actor on my first job in a Mexican telenovela, I was pressured against my will, and with no negotiating power, I could not advocate for myself in the situation.
“I wish I had the voice and knowledge then that I have now.”
Ms González, now 30, also addressed another image of her dressed like a geisha, telling the publication it dates back to a trip she once took in Japan.
“According to my host, it is considered an intercultural exchange to dress up in their traditional clothing and makeup,” she said. “It is seen as an appreciation of their culture, however, I understand that out of context, this calls for a dialogue about contemporary cultural appropriation.”
The actor, whose recent films credits include Alita: Battle Angel and Hobbs & Shaw, said that she has faced racism and ignorance herself “throughout [her] life and career”, pointing to her experiences as a Mexican woman and an immigrant.
“More than gestures of apology, it is my responsibility to educate myself and use my voice to stand up for others,” she added.
“And again I deeply apologise for hurting anyone.”