Emily Hampshire Apologizes for Depp and Heard Costume

Canadian actress Emily Hampshire has apologized for dressing up as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard for Halloween.

Hampshire, who is known for her role as Stevie Budd on the sitcom Schitt's Creek, posted a photo of herself and a friend dressed up as the former couple on Instagram. She was wearing a fake mustache and a goatee, while her friend was wearing a blonde wig and a bruised face.

who is known for her role as Stevie Budd on the sitcom
Schitt's Creek
,
posted a photo of herself and a friend dressed up as the former couple on Instagram.
She was wearing a fake mustache and a goatee,
while her friend was wearing a blonde wig and a bruised face.

The photo was met with backlash from some fans, who accused Hampshire of making light of domestic violence. Hampshire has since deleted the photo and apologized for her actions.

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who accused Hampshire of making light of domestic violence.
Hampshire has since deleted the photo and apologized for her actions.

In a statement posted on Instagram, Hampshire wrote: "I am deeply sorry for dressing up as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard for Halloween. It was a thoughtless and insensitive decision, and I take full responsibility for my actions. I understand that domestic violence is a serious issue, and I never meant to trivialize it."

Hampshire wrote:
"I am deeply sorry for dressing up as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard for Halloween.
It was a thoughtless and insensitive decision,
and I take full responsibility for my actions.
I understand that domestic violence is a serious issue,
and I never meant to trivialize it.
"

Hampshire went on to say that she is still learning and growing, and that she is committed to being a better person. She also thanked her fans for holding her accountable.

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and that she is committed to being a better person.
She also thanked her fans for holding her accountable.

Hampshire's apology has been praised by many fans and celebrities. Jameela Jamil, who is known for her role as Tahani Al-Jamil on The Good Place, commented on Hampshire's post: "Thank you for this sincere and heartfelt apology. It is so important that we all learn from our mistakes and do better in the future."

Jameela Jamil,
who is known for her role as Tahani Al-Jamil on
The Good Place
,
commented on Hampshire's post:
"Thank you for this sincere and heartfelt apology.
It is so important that we all learn from our mistakes and do better in the future.
"

Hampshire's decision to apologize is a positive step forward. It shows that she is aware of her mistake and that she is committed to learning from it. It also sends a message that domestic violence is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly.

It shows that she is aware of her mistake and that she is committed to learning from it.
It also sends a message that domestic violence is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly.