Ben Affleck apologises for groping TV host
The actor Ben Affleck has apologised for groping a TV presenter.
I acted inappropriately toward Ms. Burton and I sincerely apologize
— Ben Affleck (@BenAffleck) October 11, 2017
The apology came after Affleck posted condemnation of the producer Harvey Weinstein on Twitter, and a user reminded him of how he had also "grabbed Hilarie Burton's breasts on TRL once. Everyone forgot though."
Burton replied to her saying: "I didn't forget."
He also grabbed Hilarie Burton's breasts on TRL once. Everyone forgot though.
— Shanice Brim (@ShaniceBrim) October 10, 2017
I didn't forget.
— Hilarie Burton (@HilarieBurton) October 10, 2017
The incident took place in 2003, on the MTV show Total Request Live.
Video footage of the incident and that of the presenter -- Hilarie Burton -- talking about it on TRL Uncensored went viral on social media after it was pointed out.
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Burton had said on TRL Uncensored back then that Affleck had put his around her, and that he then "tweaks my left boob".
"Some girls like a good tweakage here and there," she had added, "I'd rather have a high five."
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Affleck later wrote on Twitter: "I acted inappropriately toward Ms Burton and I sincerely apologise."
— Ben Affleck (@BenAffleck) October 10, 2017
In his original condemnation of Weinstein, Affleck had written that he was "saddened and angry" by the accusations against him.
He had added: "The additional allegations of assault that I read this morning made me sick. This is completely unacceptable, and I find myself asking what I can do to make sure this doesn't happen to others."
