Mel Gibson Apologizes for Mocking Sign Language Interpreter at Fan Event

Mel Gibson apologizes for mocking ASL interpreter, blames 'spontaneous thoughtless idiocy'

Mel Gibson apologized after video showed him allegedly mocking an ASL interpreter at Fan Expo Canada, calling it "spontaneous thoughtless idiocy."

Mel Gibson Apologizes for Mocking Sign Language Interpreter at Backlash Grows: ‘Thoughtless Idiocy’ With ‘No Intended Maliciousness’

Mel Gibson has issued an apology amid backlash over his recent appearance at FanExpo Canada, where the Oscar winner mocked an ASL interpreter while walking on stage to attend his retrospective Q&A. Video of the incident was widely circulated on social media platforms like X, with Gibson condemned for his insensitive actions. “Sometimes when you […]

By Zack Sharf

Mel Gibson Apologizes For “Thoughtless Idiocy” in Using Mock Sign Language at Fan Expo Canada

Online backlash followed the ‘Braveheart’ star making hand gestures behind the back of an ASL interpreter as he walked on stage in Toronto for a career Q&A session.

By Etan Vlessing

Mel Gibson Apologizes For “Thoughtless Idiocy” After Seemingly Mocking ASL Interpreter At Fan Event

Mel Gibson is apologizing after he appeared to mock an American Sign Language interpreter at a fan event over the weekend. Video circulating online shows the actor momentarily making furious hand gestures behind the back of an interpreter as he takes the stage at Fan Expo Canada. The video is brief, 1-3 seconds. After backlash […]

By Tomt

Mel Gibson Apologizes After Backlash Over ASL Interpreter Gestures

Mel Gibson is apologizing after catching heat for making hand gestures behind an ASL interpreter at a Canadian fan expo ... telling TMZ it was a dumb, spur-of-the-moment move with no ill intent. Mel tells TMZ ... "Sometimes when you get pushed out…

By TMZ Staff

Mel Gibson Apologizes After Appearing to Mock ASL Interpreter

Mel Gibson is walking back this misstep. The Braveheart actor has issued an apology after seemingly mocking an ASL interpreter as he took the stage for a Q&A at FanExpo Canada on Aug....

By Hayley Santaflorentina

Mel Gibson apologises for mocking sign language interpreter: “Thoughtless idiocy”

The incident happened during a fan convention at the weekend The post Mel Gibson apologises for mocking sign language interpreter: “Thoughtless idiocy” appeared first on NME.

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