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Rita Moreno Apologizes Following 'In The Heights' Colorism Defense

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Rita Moreno is apologizing for her recent comments. Earlier this week, the 89-year-old Oscar-winning actress defended pal Lin-Manuel Miranda and director John M.

Chu for not casting more dark-skinned Afro-Latinx performers in In The Heights. “It’s like you can never do right, it seems.

This is the man who literally has brought Latino-ness and Puerto Rican-ness to America,” Rita said in defense of Lin-Manuel.

After receiving backlash, Rita took to Twitter on Wednesday (June 16) to apologize for her comments. Click inside to read her apology… “I’m incredibly disappointed with myself.

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