An old sketch is currently bringing the famous late-night talker Jimmy Fallon (45) into dire need of explanation. 20 years ago, he parodied the African-American comedian Chris Rock (55) on the show "Saturday Night Live". As a result, he is now faced with racism allegations, which also include demands that the NBC broadcaster have to sell "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon". Fallon apologized via Twitter already fervent for the 2000 incident – a circumstance that has now brought his good friend Jamie Foxx (52, "Ray") onto the scene.
Because the African-American actor and Academy Award winner thinks Fallon didn't do anything wrong, he commented on his post saying, "Brother, you don't fucking have to apologize for anything. You're a comedian … and a good one. You mimicked Chris Rock great. " Foxx also criticized that many people who now vocalize the racism club had not seen the sketch at all. For them he has the advice: "Relax and laugh!" And they should devote their energy to people who show real racism, Foxx continued.
Fallon regrets "offensive decision"
Fallon, otherwise considered a tame tidy man in the late night industry, apologized as follows: "In 2000, while I was at 'SNL', I made a terrible decision and parodied Chris Rock with black makeup on my face There is no excuse for this. I deeply regret this decision, which is without a doubt offensive, and thank you all for making me responsible. "