American actress, Anne Hathaway, has apologised for her depiction of disabilities in her new film, The Witches; after she was called out by the disability community.
In the film, Hathaway portrayed the Grand High Witch with three-fingered hands that resembles the congenital disorder ectrodactyly.
In a lengthy apology, the actress admitted her ignorance; after learning that “many people with limb differences, especially children, are in pain.”
She continued: “Let me begin by saying I do my best to be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others not out of some scrambling PC fear; but because not hurting others seems like a basic level of decency we should all be striving for.
“As someone who really believes in inclusivity and really, really detests cruelty, I owe you all an apology for the pain caused.
“I am sorry. I did not connect limb difference with the GHW when the look of the character was brought to me; if I had, I assure you this never would have happened.
“I particularly want to say I’m sorry to kids with limb differences: now that I know better I promise I’ll do better. And I owe a special apology to everyone who loves you as fiercely as I love my own kids: I’m sorry I let your family down.”
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Anne Hathaway urged her followers to check out the Lucky Fin Project; a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and celebrates people affected by limb differences to learn more about the disability.
