Emily Hampshire's Apology for Insensitive Depp Halloween Costume

By Srikanto Mandal 3 November, 2023

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[{"selector":"#anim-a23ae6c1-d5c4-47c6-a5d8-796f4644301a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(14.843749786673241%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1ddebd83-529b-4bab-b0be-fd978feb6cf5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7aa5bc57-2096-4ae3-ad73-69d3b6518f70","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 137.15279%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Hampshire emphasized that domestic abuse is a serious issue and expressed regret for her actions. She pledged to do better in the future and apologized for the insensitivity of her costume choice. Photo:Instagram