‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Mr. Robot’ Star B.D. Wong Apologizes Over Racist Social Media Post

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Wow, things got messy for this actor. In today’s climate where you can’t say anything without someone getting upset online, he really found himself in hot water. It all started with a comment he made on Threads – people called it racist, and now he’s had to issue a really long, two-part apology. He admits it was a “super dumb” response to what he thought was just a harmless, silly post. Honestly, it’s a reminder that even seemingly lighthearted online fun can quickly turn serious.

Mike Holston posted a picture with an animal and asked people to jokingly misidentify it. When Wong commented, “It appears to be a Black man,” it caused immediate criticism. Wong quickly removed the comment and apologized, calling it “a very bad joke.”

Wong, who has appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows including Mr. Robot, said in his own post:

I messed up and told a really bad joke. Like a lot of people who get in trouble, I quickly deleted it, but it’s still circulating and causing pain, which I sincerely regret. It was a silly attempt to answer a prompt asking for the most incorrect responses, and I definitely missed the mark.

It was a complete failure, and I messed up badly. I understand everyone makes mistakes, and I apologize if this incident damaged your opinion of me. I appreciate anyone who supports a safe online environment for all.

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Many of Wong’s fans recognized he was trying to be funny, but they also commented on how sensitive the current climate is, emphasizing that words and actions have impact. The conversation quickly became divided, with opinions strongly differing. One supporter explained they understood Wong’s often quirky humor and quickly moved past the comment, while another expressed deep hurt, stating it was particularly disappointing given their long-time support of his work.

Wong followed this up with a second message a short while later, which said:

I want to address the harmful, racist comment I made and fully acknowledge how wrong it was. I realize that trying to justify it only makes things worse and erodes trust. I should focus on admitting the mistake – using a racist idea, even jokingly, was wrong, and I knew it. There’s no excuse for my actions. I sincerely apologize for the pain I’ve caused and for not taking this issue seriously enough.

B.D. Wong Is the Latest Celebrity Caught Up in Social Media Controversy


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Social media has become a particularly harsh environment, especially for public figures. Every statement and joke is heavily analyzed, often captured with screenshots, and can quickly be twisted and used as evidence of something offensive. While comedians often tell similar jokes to Ali Wong’s, she’s facing unusually strong backlash; typically, such jokes would be dismissed as simply part of the performance, with only a few negative reactions.

Wong quickly noticed that the meaning behind social media comments often gets lost, particularly when topics like race, religion, or politics are involved. People are often quick to assume negative intent, even if that wasn’t the case at all. Wong’s intentions were good, but as seen with recent incidents involving Guy Pearce and Melissa Barrera, it often doesn’t matter what someone meant to say – only how it’s received.

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2025-12-03 14:03