Chris Rock has defended Jimmy Fallon over a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch in which he imitated the comedian while wearing blackface. US late night host Fallon, 45, apologised after the 2000 scene, in which he portrayed Rock, 55, appearing on a talk show, resurfaced earlier this year. — jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) May 26, 2020Speaking to the New York Times, Rock also addressed the incident. And I don’t think Jimmy Fallon intended to hurt me. Other entertainers to have been criticised for wearing blackface include Robert Downey Jr and comedian Sarah Silverman, while Fallon’s fellow late night host Jimmy Kimmel has also been slammed for wearing make-up to impersonate Oprah Winfrey.

Source: Irish Independent September 16, 2020 16:30 UTC