Back in February, Gigi Hadid’s sister Bella posted a video which shows Gigi squinting her eyes to what appears to be a Buddha cookie on a table, which social media, of course, interpreted as racism– and rightfully so!
After the Victoria Secret Show was announced to take place in Shanghai this year, Gigi took to her Weibo account to issue a formal apology for her actions.
Ni hao, China! This year’s #VSFashionShow is headed to Shanghai. Watch it Nov 28, 10/9C on @CBS. Learn more: https://t.co/AHWHWjKOCI pic.twitter.com/tgIVJs7Lsr
— Victoria’s Secret (@VictoriasSecret) August 29, 2017
However, fans are skeptical to accept her apology based on the timing and formality of her words:
“I want you all to know that it was never my intent to offend anyone through my actions and I sincerely apologize to those who were hurt or felt let down by me. I have the utmost respect and love for the people of China and cherish the incredible memories I have made while visiting in the past.”
But why did Hadid only choose to post it on Weibo? Was it to avoid drawing more attention to the topic?
Do you think Hadid should be forgiven and forgotten? Twitter sounds off below:
Look what happened in China today. #GigiHadid You may don’t know our words but you must know how anger we are. In Chinese, it calls NMB. pic.twitter.com/UxppGJH6Hn
— JLinjiePu (@mePlinchat) September 2, 2017
#gigiracist #gigihadid #gigihadidracist @GiGiHadid Don’t come to China.Don’t come Shanghai.We don’t welcome you here，vicious woman🐍🐍🐍
— Ashily (@milkashy) September 1, 2017
I doubt she is actually sorry she has a history of being racist and defending racism pic.twitter.com/rjQv2GgLJt
— 🍓 (@maroonnights) August 31, 2017
