Key facts
- Ted Danson apologized for a blackface stunt from 1993.
- The stunt occurred at a roast for Whoopi Goldberg.
- Danson described the act as "arrogant" and "stupid."
Actor Ted Danson has issued an apology for a blackface stunt he performed in 1993 at a roast for his then-girlfriend, Whoopi Goldberg. Danson reflected on the incident, stating that he believed he could "pull this off" and likened his mindset to that of Robin Williams. He characterized the stunt as "arrogant" and "stupid."