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Australian paper offers apology but denies outing actress
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Australian paper offers apology but denies outing actress
geemong > 06-14-2022, 04:36 AM
Australian paper offers apology but denies outing actress
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An Australian newspaper has removed a gossip column and its writer has offered an apology after being accused of outing actress Rebel Wilson.
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On Friday, Wilson shared a picture of her with her new partner, saying she had found her "Disney princess".
But the following day, the Sydney Morning Herald wrote they'd known about the relationship before it was public.
Their celebrity reporter said he had given Wilson 1.5 days to provide comment for a story.
That report sparked widespread criticism on social media, with LGBTQ+ campaigners saying it was unacceptable to put pressure on people to come out.
A Stonewall spokesperson said: "Coming out is a deeply personal decision. Whether, when and how to come out should be decided by the individual, entirely on their terms.
"It is simply not OK to 'out' LGBTQ+ people or put pressure on us to come out. Media outlets should take care not to sensationalise LGBTQ+ lives and relationships."
In response, the newspaper denied pressuring Wilson, saying it had "simply asked questions".
But on Monday, amid continued public backlash, columnist Andrew Hornery admitted they had "mishandled steps in our approach".
"It is not the Herald's business to 'out' people and that is not what we set out to do. But I understand why my email has been seen as a threat. The framing of it was a mistake."
He also said that "as a gay man, I'm well aware of how deeply discrimination hurts" and that he would not wish to "inflict that pain on someone else".