Jimmy Fallon blasted for wearing blackface in an old 'Saturday Night Live' sketch
shows the “Tonight Show” host wearing blackface and impersonating fellow comedian Chris Rock while talking to TV host Regis Philbin, played by Darrell Hammond.
By Tuesday afternoon, Fallon apologized for his offense on Twitter. Rock has not yet responded on social media. “In 2000, while on SNL, I made a terrible decision to do an impersonation of Chris Rock while in blackface,” Fallon wrote. “There is no excuse for this. I am very sorry for making this unquestionably offensive decision and thank all of you for holding me accountable.”In 2000, while on SNL, I made a terrible decision to do an impersonation of Chris Rock while in blackface. There is no excuse for this.
I am very sorry for making this unquestionably offensive decision and thank all of you for holding me accountable.
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