The Office’ Star Rainn Wilson Apologizes for Transgender Joke Tweet
“The Office” star Rainn Wilson apologized Thursday for a since-deleted tweet joking about healthcare language for transgender people.
His original tweet on Wednesday contained the words: “TIL you can no longer say ‘nursing or breastfeeding mother’ you have to say ‘chestfeeding person.’ Just FYI.”
According to The Daily Beast, Wilson’s tweet may have resulted from a recent U.K. public health service guide that encouraged more inclusive language for trans parents, specifically in regards to midwifery.
Wilson is not the only celebrity to have recently apologized for insensitivity around language.
Earlier this week singer and songwriter Lizzo apologized for an offensive lyric in her new song “GRRRLs” after fans pointed out she used an ableist slur. Lizzo released a new version of the song that removed the line “I’m a sp-z”, since sp-z comes from “spastic,” which is used to classify certain disabilities.
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“The Office” star Rainn Wilson apologized Thursday for a since-deleted tweet joking about healthcare language for transgender people.
His original tweet on Wednesday contained the words: “TIL you can no longer say ‘nursing or breastfeeding mother’ you have to say ‘chestfeeding person.’ Just FYI.”
According to The Daily Beast, Wilson’s tweet may have resulted from a recent U.K. public health service guide that encouraged more inclusive language for trans parents, specifically in regards to midwifery.
Wilson is not the only celebrity to have recently apologized for insensitivity around language.
Earlier this week singer and songwriter Lizzo apologized for an offensive lyric in her new song “GRRRLs” after fans pointed out she used an ableist slur. Lizzo released a new version of the song that removed the line “I’m a sp-z”, since sp-z comes from “spastic,” which is used to classify certain disabilities.
‘The Office’ Star Rainn Wilson Apologizes for Transgender Joke Tweet
"It was adding to misinformation and meanness," the actor wrote
