Vivica A. Fox is formally apologizing to her LGBT supporters for the recent comments she made that were viewed as anti-gay. Earlier this week, the actress started a social media firestorm when she strongly suggested that gay men were not the target audience for her male revue.
Now in an interview with Hollywood Today Live, the actress is once again apologizing, saying that her new Lifetime reality series, Vivica’s Black Magic, “is for everyone.”
“I just want to take a moment to say right now, I have been a friend and a supporter of the LGBT community for years,” Fox says as she turns and looks directly into the camera. “I would absolutely do nothing to offend or not support you guys. If I offended any of you guys — you guys are like family to me — I apologize. Everyone is welcomed to enjoy Vivica’s Black Magic.” Check out the clip below:
TMZ previously reported Vivica’s Black Magic director and producer, Jean-Claude LaMarre stated that he’s officially cutting ties with the actress after her remarks. “The comments were out of order, and it does not represent our attitudes toward the LGBT community. All are welcomed.”
Well, while I totally understand why Vivica felt as though it’d be in her best interest to apologize, she apologized for the wrong thing. The reason I say that, is because as a prominent figure in the LGBT community, I was not offended what so ever. I believe those that were, were simply offended as her delivery was what was wrong. Vivica’s show is marketed as the “ultimate LADIES night experience”…Not all females, or even gay males would be comfortable with seeing the opposite sex being danced for by the dancers that they are enjoying themselves. It’s simply just the market that she’s going for, and that’s fine. Because there are certainly male only strip shows as well. Vivica’s way of stating that was in poor taste, however. The point is… lay off guys. This one just isn’t actually what you’re looking to be up in arms for.
