Mahershala Ali Says Viggo Mortensen’s Use of the N-Word Was ‘Hurtful,’ but Accepts His Apology

Author: Michael Nordine / Source: IndieWire

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In a new statement, Mahershala Ali has accepted Viggo Mortensen’s apology, but said he was still troubled by his “Green Book” co-star’s use of the n-word at a post-screening Q&A session on Wednesday night.

While making a point about the fact that the racial slur is no longer used as casually as it was in 1962, when “Green Book” is set, Mortensen used the full word. He issued an apology yesterday:

“Although my intention was to speak strongly against racism, I have no right to even imagine the hurt that is caused by hearing that word in any context, especially from a white man,” Mortensen said. “I do not use the word in private or in public. I am very sorry that I did use the full word last night, and will not utter it again.”

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