Jimmy Fallon Apologizes for ‘Unquestionably Offensive’ Blackface SNL Sketch

‘NO EXCUSE’

The “Tonight Show” host addressed a recently resurfaced SNL clip in which he played Chris Rock while wearing blackface.

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Published May 26 2020 5:10PM EDT

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Jimmy Fallon used his Twitter account to address renewed backlash to a two-decade-old Saturday Night Live sketch in which he portrayed fellow SNL alum Chris Rock while wearing blackface.

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Jimmy Fallon Apologizes for ‘Unquestionably Offensive’ Blackface SNL Sketch

The “Tonight Show” host addressed a recently resurfaced SNL clip in which he played Chris Rock while wearing blackface.

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