The Big Picture
Ted Danson has apologized for a blackface stunt he performed in 1993 at a roast for his then-girlfriend, Whoopi Goldberg. Danson described the act as an arrogant mistake. The apology comes decades after the incident occurred.
Key Facts
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Ted Danson performed a blackface stunt in 1993.
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The stunt occurred at a roast for Whoopi Goldberg.
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Whoopi Goldberg was Ted Danson's girlfriend at the time.
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Danson has apologized for the incident, calling it an arrogant mistake.
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Ted Danson apologizes for blackface stunt at then-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg’s 1993 roast
Read moreWhy It Matters
The incident took place at a comedy event where Danson appeared in blackface. The apology addresses the controversial nature of the performance, which has resurfaced in public discussion.
