Ted Danson apologizes for blackface stunt at then-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg’s 1993 roast
Ted Danson has publicly apologized for his blackface performance during Whoopi Goldberg's roast in 1993. He expressed regret for the incident during a podcast appearance, acknowledging the pain it may have caused others. Danson emphasized his desire to apologize for the rest of his life, recognizing the arrogance of his actions at the time.
- ▪Ted Danson vowed to apologize forever for his blackface stunt at Whoopi Goldberg's 1993 roast.
- ▪During a podcast, he reflected on the incident and praised Goldberg for her handling of the situation.
- ▪Danson admitted that he thought he could use blackface as a way to keep up with the comedians at the roast.
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Celebrity News Ted Danson apologizes for blackface stunt at then-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg’s 1993 roast By BreAnna Bell Published June 4, 2026, 9:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Ted Danson vows he will “apologize forever” for his 1993 blackface stunt at his then-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg’s roast. The “Cheers” alum regretfully reflected on the incident during his June 3 appearance on W. Kamau Bell’s “Who’s With Me?” podcast, praising Goldberg for her handling of the incident before owning up to his “arrogant” mistake. “Poor Whoopi Goldberg has had to defend me over the years, sweetly and gracefully,” he began.
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