Avengers stars Evans, Renner apologise for ‘slut’ Black Widow comments

Actors Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner have apologised for making “tasteless” and “juvenile” comments in which they called their Avengers co-star Scarlett Johansson’s superhero character “a slut.” Evans, who plays Captain America in Walt Disney Co’s Marvel Avengers: Age of Ultron, said he and Renner were asked about rumours that Johansson’s Black Widow wanted to be in a relationship with their characters. “We answered in a juvenile and offensive way that rightfully angered some fans,” he said.

I am sorry that this tasteless joke about a fictional character offended anyone. It was not meant to be serious in any way. Just poking fun during an exhausting and tedious press tour.

Scarlett Johansson

The pair - who play Captain America and Hawkeye - made the comments in London while promoting the film. When questioned ahead of the UK premiere, Renner responded “She’s a slut” as Evans burst out laughing. Evans then added: “I was going to say something along that line. Complete whore. She’s a slut." The movie” is the sequel to 2012’s “Avengers,” the third-highest-grossing movie of all time.

I am sorry that this tasteless joke about a fictional character offended anyone.

Jeremy Renner

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