As we first reported on Sunday, Cameron Diaz has caught herself in a controversy and now the actress is speaking out. On Friday Cameron was spotted sporting a bag with a political slogan while sightseeing Machu Picchu in Peru's Andes on Friday.
The bag might be a “it” fashion item in some parts of the world but in Peru the slogan “Serve the People” is a big “fashion don’t”. Especially, since it evokes memories of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong's and the memories associated with him are bloody.
In a statement emailed to the Associated Press, Cameron said:
"I sincerely apologize to anyone I may have inadvertently offended. The bag was a purchase I made as a tourist in China and I did not realize the potentially hurtful nature of the slogan printed on it.”
The sad part of this story is the actress is in Peru to participate in a Canadian television show “4 REAL” that celebrates Peru's culture. The show focuses on young community leaders around the world. Talk about a good deed gone bad.
Cameron went on in her email to state how she never meant to hurt anyone with her taste of fashion."I'm sorry for any people's pain and suffering and it was certainly never my intention to reopen what I now know is a painful wound in this country's history and wish for their continued healing."
What do you guys think? Was Cameron’s poor taste the cause of unnecessary drama or should she have done research before sporting an item?
