“Avengers: Age of Ultron” stars Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner have apologized after mocking Scarlett Johansson’s character Black Widow.
Scarlett Johansson in ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (Marvel)
On Wednesday, the actors were asked by Digital Spy about whether Black Widow would ever get involved with their characters, Hawkeye or Captain America, and their responses (which some interpreted as jokes) drew fire from many fans.
“She’s a slut,” Jeremy said of Black Widow, as Chris laughed.
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“I was going to say something along that line … a complete whore,” Chris chimed in.
“Trick,” Jeremy added.
“She’s a slut,” Chris said, repeating his co-star’s comment. “She’ll just flirt with everybody.”
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“She has a prosthetic leg anyway,” Jeremy said of Black Widow.
“Leading everybody on,” Chis said, shaking his head.
On Thursday, both the actors issued apologies for their comments.
“Yesterday we were asked about the rumors that Black Widow wanted to be in a relationship with both Hawkeye and Captain America,” Chris said in a statement. “We answered in a very juvenile and offensive way that rightfully angered some fans. I regret it and sincerely apologize.”
“I am sorry that this tasteless joke about a fictional character offended anyone,” Jeremey said. “It was not meant to be serious in any way. Just poking fun during an exhausting and tedious press tour.”
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Needless to say, fans reacted, both negatively and some who didn’t see what the big deal was, to the stars’ remarks.
wow my secret crush on Chris Evans is officially over and I hate Hawkeye’s gross face even more now
— bunnicula (@alexPOW) April 23, 2015
Are people really making a big deal about Jeremy Renner and Chris Evans joking, some of you are pathetic
— . (@youlovethefabby) April 23, 2015
I doubt Renner would’ve called Black Widow a slut to the female interviewer’s face if Chris Evans wasn’t there to provide bro laugh.
— Mary Varn (@maryvarn) April 23, 2015
im so disappointed @ChrisEvans that was not a cool thing to say :/
— tony no (@oficialcapsicle) April 23, 2015
Still upset about Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner calling black widow a slut, whore, and trick
— âŨLuciferâŨ (@pimpdaddysatan) April 23, 2015
#LRT Very disappointing. I hope @chrisevans‘ mom scolds him for that.
— social justice bard (@mari_shepard) April 23, 2015
Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner ruined it. I don’t care if black widow is fiction. This just shows you how they think. #sexist #disrespectful
— The red twinkie (@travellingbaboo) April 23, 2015
I stand with @ChrisEvans and Jeremy Renner. Poor taste, but not offensive.
— Mase T (@WutUpMaseT) April 23, 2015
Jeremy renner and Chris evans calling Black widow a whore was the best thing I’ve heard all year
— BadWolfe (@TheeStormborn) April 23, 2015
Christ, the Avengers press tour is going well, first RDJ’s walkout, now Jeremy Renner and Chris Evans call Black Widow a ‘slut’ & a ‘whore’
— Alex Ellison (@Alex_JN_E) April 23, 2015
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— Jesse Spero
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