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Actor Who Called Soldiers 'Wimps' Apologizes

Everett backtracks after outburst about 'all this whining'

By Elizabeth Wolff,  Newser User

Posted Jun 10, 2008 12:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – Rupert Everett apologized "without reserve" for calling soldiers “wimps” who join the army to torture prisoners, the Telegraph reports. In a recent interview, the actor said, "The whole point of being in the Army is going to war and getting yourself blown up.” He now says his “flippant and irresponsible behavior arises from a deep frustration” with war.

 

British actor Rupert Everett has apologized for calling soldiers wimps.
British actor Rupert Everett has apologized for calling soldiers wimps.   (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
British-born actor Rupert Everett is making amends after going off about how soldiers join the army to torture prisoners.
British-born actor Rupert Everett is making amends after going off about how soldiers join the army to torture prisoners.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Rupert Everett walks the red carpet this time last summer.
Rupert Everett walks the red carpet this time last summer.   (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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