Vanessa Hudgens is apologizing for her comments regarding the coronavirus
pandemic.
The controversy started after the former Disney star
posted an Instagram Story Monday saying, in part, "Even if everybody gets
it, like yeah, people are going to die which is terrible, but
inevitable?"
On Tuesday, she walked back, again taking to Instagram stories to say
some of her "comments are being taken out of context."
"It's a crazy time, it's a crazy, crazy time and I am at home
and in lockdown and that's what I hope you guys are doing too," Hudgens
said. "Yeah I don't take this situation lightly, by any means, I am
home."
Shortly after her clarification, the 31-year-old actress
shared a statement to Twitter apologizing to the people she offended.
"I
realize my words were insensitive and not at all appropriate for the
situation our country and the world are in right now," she wrote. "This has
been a huge wake up call to the significance my words have, now more than
ever. I'm sending safe wishes to everyone to stay safe and healthy during
this crazy time."
On Monday, Hudgens shared some thoughts about the coronavirus
pandemic that didn't sit well with people on social media.
The
actress went on Instagram Live and seemingly spoke out about Donald Trump's
warning Monday that the coronavirus response could stretch into July or
August.
"Until July sounds like a bunch of (expletive), I'm
sorry, but like it's a virus, I get it, I respect it," Hudgens said. "Even
if everybody gets it, like yeah, people are going to die which is terrible,
but inevitable? I don't know, maybe I shouldn't be doing this right
now."
The clip was circulated Tuesday on Twitter and created a stir
on the platform where people called out Hudgens for sharing such a "horrible
and heartless message."
"Oh my GOD. @VanessaHudgens you absolute
thick, privileged, uncaring (expletive)," wrote Caroline Hirons in response
to the video.
Others criticized the "High School Musical" star
for being out of touch.
"What people like Vanessa Hudgens don’t
realize is that while they are missing Coachella, the rest of us are missing
paychecks. While she struggles to stay relevant, the rest of us struggle to
provide for our families," tweeted @TaraHobbit.
