Jason Momoa who played Khal Drogo in the HBO fantasy drama Game Of Thrones has taken to Instagram to apologise for a joke he made in 2011 where he made light of the fact that as his character he gets to 'rape beautiful women' on the show:
"I awoke in Australia to the justified reactions by many people to a distasteful joke I made years ago in Hall H for which I am sorry.
I am still severely disappointed in myself at the insensitivity of my remarks that day. I know my sincerest apology now won’t take away those hurtful words.
Rape and sexual harassment can reach anyone and I have seen first hand its painful torment among members of my own family and friends.
I made a truly tasteless comment. It is unacceptable and I sincerely apologise with a heavy heart for the words I said.
All apologies, Jason."
Here is the 'joke' in question:
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Momoa is starring in the upcoming Justice League film which also stars Ben Affleck. Affleck was also in the news for controversial reasons when he slammed the sexual misconduct of Harvey Weinstein then hours later apologising himself for being accused of groping TV host Hilary Burton.
