Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston has found herself embroiled in a firestorm of accusations after “liking” a post from actor Jamie Foxx that some have deemed to contain “anti-semitic” undertones.
The incident prompted a swift reaction from fans, prompting the “Friends” star to speak out and vehemently deny any support for such a dangerous ideology.
Foxx has since taken down the post and apologized to fans, suggesting that the mix-up stemmed from his choice of words.
Read on to learn more.
Jennifer Aniston Denies ‘Enjoying’ ‘Anti-Semitic’ Allegations
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The incident occurred when Foxx posted a cryptic message on his Instagram account, which sparked concern among some netizens about its potential implications.
The content of the post, which read, “They killed this man’s name [sic] Jesus… What do you think they are going to do to you???!” subject to varying interpretations, leading to heated debates in the comments section.
Aniston was quickly spotted among the thousands of users who “liked” the controversial post. His actions caught the attention of Instagram users, who expressed frustration and concern over what appeared to be subtle endorsements.
Instagram Stories | Jennifer Aniston
However, the actor wasted no time in addressing the situation, taking to his Instagram story to clarify the controversy and condemn any form of antisemitism.
“This really makes me sick. I did not ‘like’ this post on purpose or by accident,” Anniston wrote. “And more importantly, I want to make it clear to my friends and anyone who is offended by this presence in their feed – I do NOT support any form of antisemitism.”
He continued, “And I absolutely do not tolerate HATE of any kind. Period.”
Jamie Foxx Deleted Post And Apologized
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In response to the growing controversy, the “Django Unchained” actor quickly took down the post and issued a heartfelt apology for any unintentional offense.
The actor expressed regret over the content of his original message and admitted it could be misinterpreted in a dangerous way due to his seemingly controversial choice of words.
“I want to apologize to the Jewish community and everyone who was offended by my post,” Foxx began.
Instagram | Jamie Foxx
“I now know that my choice of words has caused offense, and I apologize. That was not my intention.”
In her apology, the actress insisted that she was “betrayed” by “fake friends,” and that’s what she referred to as “them” in her original post.
“I only have love in my heart for everyone. I love and support the Jewish community. I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended,” he concluded.
Fans Support Jamie Foxx Amid ‘Anti-Semitism’ Accusations
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After Foxx’s apology post, the comments section became a battleground of differing opinions as some Jewish fans saw nothing wrong with the actor’s original post while others said he was just “forgiving” himself and “irresponsible.”
One fan wrote, “I’m Jewish, and I think it’s a huge leap to call him antisemitic. I know exactly what you mean. Everyone needs to rest.”
“I know you personally. I am Jewish and know you are the last person to EVER act antisemitic. You are kind and considerate to everyone. I will vouch for you always,” said another fan.
Instagram | Jamie Foxx
One fan wrote, “Today was scary. You say something, and someone somewhere gets offended. Personally I don’t find fault in what you said, and I’m Jewish. But it takes courage to apologize regardless of whether you have to or not. So bravo for being a good man.”
Amid the outpouring of support, one person who didn’t buy into Foxx’s apology said “the amount of antisemitism generated” by his apology note and the original post “speaks for itself.”
“I’m sorry, this is not an apology, and you are not responsible! You are just giving an excuse for the antisemitic posts you upload,” another individual wrote.
Jamie Foxx Credits His Sister For Saving His Life
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Foxx recently took the time to thank the people who have been instrumental in his recovery. In a heartfelt message he shared on Instagram, the actor publicly acknowledged his sister, Deidra Dixon, for saving him from a life-threatening situation.
Foxx suffered an undisclosed medical emergency in April and was inactive on social media and work due to the severity, only until recently when she revealed some details about the ordeal.
On Dixon’s birthday, he took to the media sharing app to wish him well and praise his efforts to save his life.
“Happy birthday to my beautiful sister @frequency11 “D”… you are magical you are beautiful you are a brave lioness,” she wrote.
“And without you I wouldn’t be here… if you hadn’t made the decision you made I would have lost my life…. I love you forever and ever happy birthday sis,” added the actor.
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