Ellie Kemper’s "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" co-star Tituss Burgess is showing his support after she issued an apology for her involvement in the Veiled Prophet Ball.
The 41-year-old actress took to Instagram on Monday to issue a statement apologizing after she faced backlash over photos that were discovered during Memorial Day weekend that showed her participating in a 1999 event known in St.
Louis as the "Veiled Prophet Ball." At the time, Kemper, then a 19-year-old college student, was crowned the "Queen of Love and Beauty" at the controversial event, which many believe has its roots in racism.The organization swiftly issued a statement denouncing racism after the photos went viral.
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