Neil Patrick Harris has apologized for a tweet that appeared to mock backstage host Rachel Bloom during the Tony Awards on Sunday. Harris wrote on Wednesday that he “should have know[n] better” and apologized for what he “thought was a funny comment” he had posted while watching the show. I’m confused... — Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) June 11, 2018Not enthused by the remarks, Bloom responded by saying she was a big fan of Harris’ and that she’s met him numerous times. — Rachel Bloom (@Racheldoesstuff) June 11, 2018The actress’ response, in conjunction with Harris’ first tweet, almost immediately went viral. Since then, Bloom talked to GQ and revealed that Harris saying he didn’t recognize her was “kind of” devastating.

Source: Huffington Post June 13, 2018 21:00 UTC