When Naomi Campbell asked her who she was talking about, she said, “Uh, you can go look it up. It was before your generation. … It starts with a C.” In her first Instagram post after Jillian’s comments, Lizzo said, “Today’s mantra is: This is my life. I have done nothing wrong. I forgive myself for thinking I was wrong in the first place. I deserve to be happy.” Taylor commented, “Wow. I appreciate this so much, and one of the major themes about the doc is that we have the ability to change our opinions over time, to grow, to learn about ourselves…” In a Twitter statement both calling her out and educating her on why her comments were so offensive, Zendaya said, “To say that an 18-year-old young woman with locs must smell of patchouli oil or ‘weed’ is not only a large stereotype but outrageously offensive. There is already harsh criticism of African American hair in society without the help of ignorant people who choose to judge others based on the curl of their hair. My wearing my hair in locs on an Oscar red carpet was to showcase them in a positive light, to remind people of color that our hair is good enough.” In response, Giuliana tweeted, “Dear Zendaya, I’m sorry I offended you and others. I was referring to a bohemian chic look. Had NOTHING to do with race and NEVER would!!!” In a follow-up tweet, she continued, “Now….everyone go look in the mirror at their beautiful body, and love that shit. #thickgirlswinning #skinnygirlswinning #weallwinning.” Khloé ultimately walked away from the conversation. However, she eventually did get a nose job in 2019. On Twitter, she said, “My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner.” In response, Adele told People, “I’ve never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women, and I’m very proud of that.” Lana did not respond. She later apologized in a Twitter video. She said, “I made a joke at Whoopi’s expense, which I now realize wasn’t funny. For anyone who I may have offended unintentionally, I just wanted to say I really am very sorry.” Whoopi replied, “Barbara, we have been friends forever, and I know your humor. I knew you were kidding.” Jay later apologized on his blog, writing, “I know full well how much words can hurt people, having seen my wife get destroyed by the tabloids, and I am embarrassed that I didn’t think before I spoke. Alyssa is an extraordinarily beautiful person — both inside and out. Alyssa is a mother, a wife, an actress, and a class act that should always be celebrated. Sometimes, comedians go too far. I went too far. I cannot change what I said, but I can assure you that my heart is broken that I hurt her. I am very sorry.” On Twitter, Alyssa thanked him and accepted his apology. In a follow-up tweet, they simply added, “Ignore.”
