Action movie star Liam Neeson apologizes after a story told 40 years ago

Actor Liam Neeson, the famous action star of the “Taken” film series, apologized on March 29 for being impulsive and going off topic when retelling a story 40 years ago that was vicious and divisive. .

In the statement, Liam Neeson, 66 years old, apologized for his unacceptable thoughts and actions during the event decades ago. He said that when he told this story a month ago, he went off topic because he tried to express his feelings, leading to hurting many people.

Liam Neeson caused controversy while promoting the movie “Cold Pursuit” in February 2019. During an interview with the press, this actor recalled that 40 years ago, a girlfriend of his confided that she was raped by a black man.

Immediately after hearing the story, he walked near the bars with a big stick and hoped some “black bastards” would come out of the bar to attack him about something. “Do you know why? Let me have an excuse… kill him” – Liam Neeson said.

The story immediately became the subject of intense criticism, to the point that the red carpet of the premiere of the movie “Cold Pursuit” was canceled. The work opened in theaters with poor box office revenue.

In his apology statement, Liam Neeson said it took him several weeks to realize his mistakes in thinking and speaking hurt many people. “My way of telling and commenting went off topic, causing hurt and division. I deeply apologize” – Liam Neeson said.