Betty Who is apologizing.
The 33-year-old “Somebody Loves You” singer issued a statement following scrutiny and backlash across social media.
In the past few days, Betty has experienced intense criticism for her comments during an appearance on the Made It Out podcast, where she discussed her queerness, and her relationship with a man, Zak Cassar.
The conversation came about as Betty discussed how she’s still queer, despite being in a heterosexual relationship, and discussed the dynamics of sexual fluidity.
“It shouldn’t be illegal for you to fall in love,” she said.
“It’s kind of like, now we’ve come so far, that our community is so strong, that now it’s like a crime to be straight.”
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She also cited Reneé Rapp, who is a lesbian, suggesting that may not always be the case.
“Reneé Rapp is like, ‘You’ll never catch me dating a man,’” she explained. “Like, ‘Go off, queen. I love that for you!’ But I also hold space for her in 10 years if she goes, ‘Oops, I met the love of my life and it’s this man, I didn’t mean to.’ It’s like, that’s OK!”
Many users, including queer star King Princess, accused Betty of being lesbophobic, presenting herself as a victim for being in a straight romance, and perpetuating the myth that lesbians need to find the right guy.
Betty ultimately spoke out in response on her Instagram.
“In recent days, I’ve taken time to sit with the conversation around my gender and sexuality. I recognise that the language I used poorly articulated my experience and unintentionally reinforced ideas that were harmful or dismissive, particularly toward the lesbian community,” Betty wrote.
“That was never my intention, and I’m truly sorry. Everyone’s journey is deeply personal, and I shouldn’t have spoken in ways that generalised or spoke for others.”
“I understand there is so much nuance in this conversation, and in other people’s lived experiences, that my comments did not reflect,” she went on to write. “I also recognize that I’m coming from a place of privilege, and I never meant to contribute to prejudice against the community,” ultimately pledged she will “do better.” See the entire statement inside.
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Source: justjared.com