Henry Cavill‘s sweetheart is excusing a resurfaced image that is raising eyebrows.
Earlier today, Natalie Viscuso was implicated of cultural appropriation after a photo appeared online that revealed the previous truth star worn east African tribal clothing and her skin colored from the neck down.
After fans started to slam Legendary Entertainment’s Vice President, Television and Digital Studios, she chose to shed some light on the image while using an apology.
“Firstly, I’d like to say that I’m sorry if this image surfacing has caused any offense. It is a photo from 2008 for a TV show in Namibia,” Natalie informed the Daily Mail. “The tribe I was living with painted my skin as part of an initiation ceremony and an acceptance into their culture.”
She continued, “Never in a million years did I think that this would be offensive, in fact, I felt honored that they would initiate me. However, with the lessons that we are all learning in today’s climate, it is important that I recognize that this is potentially hurtful. My deepest and most sincere apologies.”
