By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigerian-American actress and comedian, Yvonne Orji, has issued an apology to a fan identified as Crystal, who accused her of being mean to her when she approached her for a photo opp.
It all started after a Twitter user asked fellow Twitter users who they consider the ‘meanest’ celeb. In a now-viral thread, Twitter user Crystal responded to the tweet detailing how rude Orji came off when they met at a women’s empowerment conference.
“I met Yvonne Orji at a WOMEN’S ‘EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE,’ She was about to give her speech and I asked for a pic while she was waiting. She said no. I respect her privacy, move on and take my seat in the front row.”
Crystal later added that while she was giving her speech, the Nigerian-American comedian seemingly took a dig at her.
“She’s like “I only got to where I got because I never took no for an answer.” And then she gestures over to me and says something like “That girl wanted a picture with me, but I said no. If she were more intentional about what she wants, maybe she’d have her pic,” Crystal said.
Thereafter, some Twitter users picked a hole in Crystal claims but she maintained her stance tweeting:
“My words were not correct in the first tweet (I knew I didn’t remember exactly, as indicated by me saying she said “something like”) and she did not call me “that girl.” Yet STILL, somehow, the actual video is more painful. Why is she pointing?!,”
The talented actress, Orji later saw her tweet which caused a serious backlash, and decided to issue her a public apology.
“Hey Crystal, I’m saddened that’s how you left the event feeling after an encounter with me. Truly wasn’t my intention to make you feel anything less than the beautiful woman you are.”
However, the apology didn’t sit well with the Black Twitter authorities who called out the Insecure star apology, saying it does not show she was remorseful.
