Actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson faces online backlash after a video circulated from his appearance at Fan Expo Canada shows him making hand gestures during an event where an ASL interpreter is present. Critics say the gestures appear to mock the interpreter’s use of sign language.
Multiple outlets report the controversy centers on the incident captured on video during a panel appearance on Saturday. The actor has not publicly commented on the uproar, and reactions vary across social media and media coverage, with some viewers condemning the behavior while others debate intent and context. The dispute has drawn broader discussion online about respect for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities and the appropriate role of interpreters at public events.
Overall reporting agrees on the basic facts: Gibson appears at Fan Expo Canada on Saturday; a video posted online shows him gesturing while an ASL interpreter is involved; and the clip triggers public criticism. Differences in coverage mainly involve the intensity of language used and the emphasis placed on online reactions versus the actor’s lack of response.
