Michael Buble has issued a statement following an online uproar surrounding a photo he posted of a woman’s butt in Miami.
Earlier this week, the singer posted a photo of woman’s backside on Instagram with the caption, “There was something about this photo lu took ,that seemed worthy of instagram. #myhumps #babygotback #hungryshorts #onlyinmiami#picoftheday #beautifulbum”
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The photo and his comments had people screaming shame on the singer for shaming the unknown woman.
On Friday, the 39-year-old released a comment about the incident.
“Anybody who knows me would never misinterpret the message of the photo my wife took in Miami that seems to have caused unexpected rage by some people. I do not court controversy. But I realize that a photo that was meant to be complimentary and lighthearted has turned into a questionable issue. For the record, it hurts me deeply that anyone would think that I would disrespect women or be insulting to any human being,” he said in a statement released to Access.
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“I was not brought up that way and it is not in my character. I regret that there are people out there who found the photo offensive. That was not and is not my intention,” his statement continued. “Women are to be celebrated, loved, respected, honored and revered. I’ve spent my life believing that and will continue to do so.”
— Jesse Spero
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