Widows actor Michelle Rodriquez has apologised for her defence of co-star Liam Neeson following his revelation that he actively sought out black males to commit a “revenge” homicide in response to the rape of an in depth good friend.

Rodriguez appeared on the purple carpet on Wednesday on the amfAR Gala in New York.

When requested about her co-star’s controversial remarks, the Quick and The Livid star argued that Neeson couldn’t be racist due to his on-screen embrace with black co-star Viola Davis within the Steve McQueen blockbuster Widows.

She mentioned: “Dude, have you ever watched Widows? His tongue was to date down Viola Davis’s throat. You may’t name him a racist ever. Racists don’t make out with the race that they hate, particularly in the best way he does together with his tongue — so deep down her throat.

“I don’t care how good of an actor you might be,” Rodriguez added. “It’s all bullshit. Ignore it. He’s not a racist. He’s a loving man. It’s all lies.”

Her defence acquired a lot criticism, with individuals on-line mentioning the historic atrocities and sexual violence perpetrated by white slave house owners towards black enslaved ladies.

Rodriguez posted an apology on Instagram the place she wrote: “To my associates and colleagues and my followers and group: I wish to deeply apologize for my current alternative of phrases, and poor use of instance. In a pressure-filled scenario, I defended a good friend within the flawed means. I now realise how insensitive it was, and I had no intention of invoking such a horrible historic comparability. I’ve discovered from this, and can develop from it. One Love, MRod.”

Neeson was within the midst of a promotional tour for his newest movie, Chilly Pursuit, when he made the beautiful admission to The Unbiased about how the rape of an in depth good friend made him search revenge.

The 66-year-old has insisted he regretted his actions and isn’t racist.