Gigi Hadid Responds to Melania Impression Backlash: ‘I Apologize to Anyone That I Offended’

Gigi Hadid has offered an apology after her impression of Melania Trump at the American Music Awards was criticized as “offensive” and “disrespectful.”

The model/actress hosted the show alongside Jay Pharaoh on Sunday, where she mocked the First Lady-to-be over her plagiarism scandal while putting on a fake accent and puckering her lips. The impression divided the Internet, with some people defending the impression as others found it less than impressive.

On Monday night, Hadid posted a handwritten note to Twitter, saying that her impression was “done in good humor” and that she previously removed parts of the script that she thought went “too far.”

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— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) November 22, 2016

“I believe Melania understands show business and the way shows are written and run,” said Hadid. “I apologize to anyone that I offended & have only the best wishes for our country.”

Hadid also insisted that there was no “bad intent” behind the impersonation, and that she was honored to host the AMAs.

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