Selena Gomez Cracks Controversial Childless Cat Lady Joke at Emmys
Selena Gomez's Childless Cat Lady Joke Sparks Debate
Selena Gomez stirred controversy at the Primetime Emmy Awards when she joked about being a "childless cat lady." The quip came during her dialogue with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Jimmy Kimmel. “I want to thank my mom because she works tirelessly all the time to get me to therapy and make sure I’m ok. And I want to thank my two best friends from Only Murders in the Building, Steve Martin and Martin Short. And thanks to my fans for watching my show, and thanks for watching Selena + Chef. I wanted to say I'm really happy I'm here tonight, I'm so honored. I know there are a lot of incredible shows out there, so it means a lot to me. You guys are amazing." Gomez paused. "I would also like to thank all the childless cat ladies out there. We're all we've got."
Mixed Reactions to Gomez's Joke
Gomez's joke drew mixed reactions on social media, with some branding it as offensive and misrepresenting single women who choose not to have children. The comment has also been labeled as an inaccurate representation of women who, whether by choice or circumstance, do not have children and have cats as their companions. Several viewers took to Twitter to express their dissatisfaction. One user tweeted: "It's not cool to make fun of women who don't have children. It's a personal choice, and it doesn't make them any less of a woman." Another user added: "Not all women who don't have children are cat ladies. It's a harmful stereotype that needs to stop."
Gomez's Apology
Following the backlash, Gomez issued an apology on her social media accounts: "I apologize if I offended anyone with my comments at the Emmys. I was trying to make a joke about my own life and cats, but I realize that it was insensitive and I didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings. I love and respect all women, and I believe that every woman has the right to choose what is best for her. I am grateful to have the people in my life who support me, and I hope to be a role model for others who may be struggling. "
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