Matt Damon has explained his divisive comments on diversity.
The actor was accused of ‘whitesplaining’ after he interrupted black producer Effie Brown to explain diversity.
In the latest episode of HBO’s Project Greenlight, where first-time filmmakers are given the chance to win money to direct their projects, he appeared to suggest that diversity was important in front of the camera, but not necessarily behind it.
In the wake of strong online criticism, Matt apologised for his remarks adding that he was glad that they had sparked ‘a conversation about diversity in Hollywood’.
The actor said in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter): ‘My comments were… Read the full story