Ted Danson apologizes for blackface stunt at then-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg’s 1993 roast

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Ted Danson has apologized for wearing blackface during a 1993 roast honoring then-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg, calling the stunt "arrogant" and "stupid." Danson said he believed he could match Robin Williams' comedic prowess and pull off the controversial bit. The apology comes decades after the incident, which drew immediate backlash at the time. Danson's willingness to revisit and condemn his own past behavior reflects evolving cultural standards around racial insensitivity in comedy.