Ted Danson says he is apologizing for a 1993 roast of Whoopi Goldberg in which he wore blackface and used racial slurs. In recent comments, the actor describes the decision as wrong and says he felt “arrogant and stupid” for what he did. He also addresses how he approached the Friars Club event, saying he thought he could “pull this off” or that he was being edgy, but that he recognizes the impact of the performance matters more than any claimed intent. Danson states that he wants to apologize “for the rest of my life,” and frames the apology as ongoing. Multiple outlets report that the incident drew immediate backlash at the time and that public condemnation extended beyond the event, including from prominent figures such as David N. Dinkins, New York’s first Black mayor. Several reports also note that Danson and Goldberg were dating when the roast took place. Across the coverage, Danson’s central message is that the act was inappropriate and harmful and that he takes responsibility for it.