Yesterday, Johnny Depp was left eating his words when the internet erupted in outrage after he compared photo shoots to rape in the November issue of Vanity Fair. Even the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) -- the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization -- were shocked by Depp's comments and said he should know there is a definite distinction between posing for a photo and being raped. In a statement regarding the incident, RAINN's spokesperson, Katherine Hull, explained, "While photos may feel at times intrusive, being photographed in no way compares to rape — a violent crime which affects another American every two minutes. RAINN welcomes the opportunity to speak with Mr. Depp and educate him about the real life experiences faced by survivors every day, and ways that he can work with RAINN to help."
Depp wisely apologized to the organization, admitting, “I am truly sorry for offending anyone in any way. I never meant to. It was a poor choice of words on my part in an effort to explain a feeling. I understand there is no comparison and I am very regretful. In an effort to correct my lack of judgment, please accept my heartfelt apology." RAINN accepted the Hollywood star's remarks and commented they hope to work with him in the future to help rape victims get the help they need.
Depp is certainly not the first celebrity (and probably won't be the last) to make an absolutely ridiculous or offensive comment to the media. When your in the public spotlight so frequently, you're bound say terrible things. And while it's commendable that Depp apologized right away, it still doesn't excuse what he said and he may have lost some loyal fans in the process because rape is such a sensitive subject, and he really should have known better. Let's just hope he's learned from this and will try the whole think before you speak concept during his next interview.
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Source: Fox News