ISRAEL BROUSSARD HAS issued an apology after tweets he wrote in 2016 relating to the Black Lives Matter movement resurfaced in recent days.
The 24-year-old actor, who stars in the recently-released Netflix film To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, has been accused of racist rhetoric this week.
In 2016, the actor appeared to condemn the Black Lives Matter movement by alleging that it’s only goal was ‘division’.
One week later, he tweeted:
The remarks have caused controversy online, with fans of the Netflix film expressing disgust over the original tweets and disregard for the subsequent apology.
Israel Broussard (Josh from tatbilb) is a racist disgusting piece of shit. I’m disgusted that he was in a film with an Asian lead after saying those things. I don’t care whether his tweets were old, the shit he tweeted was disgusting. don’t stan him. thanks.
— amber (@lovebloomsivan) August 20, 2018
it’s rlly fucking sad that israel broussard who plays a major role in a movie that’s a huge win for asian americans like myself has a history of disgusting, racist tweets. he’s hot too it’s such a shame. pic.twitter.com/DqnJpgBl2R
— iman ✰ (@IMANSTHOTS) August 22, 2018
My lowkey fav thing about To All The Boys Ive Loved Before is watching people on twitter think they love Josh and then doing their research and realizing that @israelbroussard is a Trump supporter and hella racist
— Britt (@brittneyseegers) August 21, 2018
This week, the actor issued an apology on Twitter for his own series of tweets as well as posts he liked containing various other racist sentiments.
Insisting he was ‘deeply sorry’, Israel said he took full responsibility for his action and is seeking to educate himself on various matters.
I am deeply sorry for my inappropriate and insensitive words and likes on social media. I take full responsibility for my actions and I sincerely apologise. This has been a pivotal life lesson for me. I am dedicated to becoming a more informed and educated version of myself. Much love – Israel.
— Israel Broussard (@israelbroussard) August 22, 2018
The tweet has amassed a mere 1,200 likes since it was uploaded.
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