Phylicia Rashad may be revered for being one of American television’s most iconic matriarchs, but it didn’t stop her from receiving an avalanche of critique for publicly supporting Bill Cosby.
As reported, the actress celebrated the 83-year-old’s release from prison following the controversial overturning of his conviction for sexual assault.
Rashad’s comments came a day before she commenced her role as the new dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts.
Now, in a unique turn of events, the 73-year-old has issued a letter expressing her “most sincere apology” to students and their parents.
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Janet Hubert and Phylicia Rashad are most renowned for portraying two of the most iconic Black matriarchs in American television history.
However, outside of their roles as Vivian “Aunt Viv” Banks and Claire Huxtable, they are clearly on opposing sides of one topic – Bill Cosby‘s release from prison.
As reported, the controversial overturning of the fallen star’s conviction for sexual assault drew a polarizing response. Many jaws were left ajar in shock and dismay. Yet, some celebrated the news – with Rashad being one of the most notable.
The backlash that followed her comment was both swift and seismic.
And now ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ star Hubert has weighed in and she did not hold back.
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Phylicia Rashad has spoken out anew after receiving blazing backlash for celebrating Bill Cosby‘s release from prison.
As reported, ‘The Cosby Show’ actor’s conviction for sexual assault was overturned due to what many deem a legal technicality. The 83-year-old was freed shortly after, ending his three year-stint in the slammer.
His on-screen wife Rashad came under fire after taking to Twitter to praise the controversial development. She wrote: “FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!”
Now, the 73-year-old actress has issued a new statement.
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Bill Cosby has broken his silence after the controversial overturning of his conviction for sexual assault.
The actor, who is now a free man, took to Twitter to celebrate his release.
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Phylicia Rashad is on the receiving end of a fiery backlash for her very public support of her legendary ‘Cosby Show’ co-star Bill Cosby, who was released from prison Wednesday (June 30) after being convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
In shocking news, it’s been reported embattled comedian Bill Cosby has been released from prison after serving two years of a 3-to-10-year sentence for reportedly drugging and molesting former Temple University employee Andrea Constand.
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