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        <title><![CDATA[Eiza González apologizes for wearing blackface in old telenovela]]></title>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eiza González has apologized after images of her in blackface from an old telenovela resurfaced on social media this week.</p><p>“I am deeply sorry and ashamed about having worn blackface makeup shown in the images circulating. As a 15-year-old child actor on my first job in a Mexican telenovela, I was pressured against my will, and with no negotiating power, I could not advocate for myself in the situation,&#8221; she told Page Six in an exclusive statement on Wednesday. &#8220;I wish I had the voice and knowledge then that I have now.&#8221;</p><p>The photos were snapped from her role in &#8220;Lola, Érase Una Vez&#8221; (&#8220;Lola, Once Upon a Time&#8221;) when the now 30-year-old was a teenager in 2007.</p><p>The Mexican actress also addressed resurfaced images of her dressed as a geisha.</p><p>&#8220;The other image in question is from a trip I took to Japan. According to my host, it is considered an intercultural exchange to dress up in their traditional clothing and makeup,&#8221; the &#8220;Hobbs &amp; Shaw&#8221; actress continued. &#8220;It is seen as an appreciation of their culture, however, I understand that out of context, this calls for a dialogue about contemporary cultural appropriation.&#8221;</p><p>González said she has faced racism and ignorance &#8220;throughout my life and career&#8221; and never meant to offend anyone.</p><p>&#8220;I would never intentionally participate in anything that I knew would cause harm or distress to another person,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;More than gestures of apology, it is my responsibility to educate myself and use my voice to stand up for others. And again I deeply apologize for hurting anyone.&#8221;</p><p>The offensive images resurfaced after photos of González and Timothée Chalamet <strong>kissing in Cabo</strong> hit the internet this week.</p><p>&#8220;@RealChalamet remember when @eizamusica did black face!?&#8221; <a href="https://twitter.com/aylacharchar/status/1275667987626897414" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tweeted one fan</a>, who included the blackface photos. &#8220;🤮🤮 yeah disgusting #eizagonzalez.&#8221;</p><p>“So Timothée Chalamet is apparently hanging out and kissing Eiza González in Cabo [right now],” one <a href="https://twitter.com/vinylphases/status/1275566311079370754" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter user</a> observed. “She has worn blackface and culturally appropriates without apologizing. I’m sorry but that ain’t it.”</p>]]></content:encoded>
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