Having posted about Hoekstra’s Superbowl commercial, I feel it’s important that I also post the apology of Lisa Chan, the actress, for the part she played in the entire debacle. I must say, I kind of feel for her. Good on her for stepping up and speaking out:
“I am deeply sorry for any pain that the character I portrayed brought to my communities. As a recent college grad who has spent time working to improve communities and empower those without a voice, this role is not in any way representative of who I am. It was absolutely a mistake on my part and one that, over time, I hope can be forgiven. I feel horrible about my participation and I am determined to resolve my actions.”
“It was absolutely a mistake… I am determined to resolve my actions.” This young woman should open up a clinic and teach people what real apologies sound like. (Too $hort? I’m looking at you).
Emily L. Hauser - In My Head 
dimitri seneca snowden
/ February 15, 2012i do feel for her. since none of us are above the human experience we are all prone to make mistakes. unfortunately, mistakes nowadays get immortalized in youtube and google 😦
and yes too short’s video was sick. they issued an apology: http://allhiphop.com/2012/02/14/too-hort-hip-hop-mag-apologize-for-controversial-love-advice/
however, i don’t see the value in it since they are only apologizing b/c it was brought up – otherwise it went have flown right by just like all the other trash xxl puts out. i am though troubled by how THIS particular video content received so much negative feedback when they’ve had every other modality of female minimization expressed on there before. <– what took so long?
dave in texas
/ February 16, 2012I’ve been an out of work actor willing to play damn near any role to get a gig (not to mention a paycheck), so I have some sympathy for her. It seems a little presumptious for me to say where the line between hunger, principles, and the all-important line on a resume begins and ends. I’d like to believe I wouldn’t have done this, but who knows.
But you’re right. This should go into the textbook on how to do an apology the right way.
emilylhauser
/ February 16, 2012I keep thinking about all the Arab/Iranian/Pakistani actors who take roles as terrorists. You’re young, you’re in a business that doesn’t really make room for you skin, and you land a gig. You take it, you know?