Abby Lee Miller is taking responsibility for her past racially insensitive remarks.
Earlier this week, former Dance Moms star Adriana Smith accused the 53-year-old choreographer of being a “racist.”
Adriana, whose daughter Kamryn performed in an episode of season eight in hopes of joining the team, opened up about racially insensitive remarks made by Abby.
“I recently posted on my FB that racism is not something we can disagree on and still be friends, which in turn is why we are not friends,” Adriana wrote on Instagram. “A statement from her that sticks in my mind to this day during my time on DMS8 is, ‘I know you grew up in the HOOD with only a box of 8 crayons, but I grew up in the country club with a box of 64 — don’t be stupid.’ This my friends is not something or a statement that can be googled. Ask yourself what does that mean? This to me shows that you think you are better than me and in higher rank and all together superior to ME!”
Now, Abby posted a statement apologizing for her past remarks.
“I genuinely understand and deeply regret how my words have effected [sic] and hurt those around me in the past, particularly those in the Black community,” Abby wrote on Instagram. “To Kamryn, Adriana, and anyone else I’ve hurt, I am truly sorry. I realize that racism can not just come from hate, but also from ignorance. No matter the cause, it is harmful, and it is my fault. While I cannot change the past or remove the harm I’ve done, I promise to educate myself, learn, grow, and do better. While I hope to one day earn your forgiveness, I recognize that words alone are not enough. I understand it takes time and genuine change.”
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