Wednesday, January 15, 2025
News

Chris Evans responds to backlash over alleged bomb signature controversy

   SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend    Print this Page   COMMENT

Washington | June 1, 2024 10:31:34 PM IST
In a bid to dispel the storm of controversy surrounding a resurfaced photo, Hollywood actor Chris Evans recently took to his Instagram account to address what he calls "misinformation" circulating about an old image.

The photo, captured eight years ago during a USO tour, depicted Evans seemingly signing what appeared to be a missile.

However, Evans has clarified that the object in question is not a weapon but rather an inert training aid used for display and training purposes only.

Addressing the situation on his Instagram Story, Evans stated, "There's a lot of misinformation surrounding this picture."

He further elaborated, "The object I was asked to sign is not a bomb, or a missile, or a weapon of any kind."

The confusion stemmed from the image's circulation on social media, where some fans wrongly criticized Evans for allegedly autographing an Israeli bomb. However, the truth, as Evans explains, is far from the initial assumptions.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the photograph was taken during a USO tour in Turkey back in December 2016, where Evans and a group of fellow celebrities aimed to show appreciation for US service members.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, an Air Force spokesperson confirmed Evans' statement, clarifying that the object he signed was an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) inert training aid, designed to model an artillery shell for training purposes.

The image of Evans gained traction during the ongoing tension between Israel and Gaza. (ANI)

 
  LATEST COMMENTS (0)
POST YOUR COMMENT
Comments Not Available
 
POST YOUR COMMENT
 
 
TRENDING TOPICS
 
 
CITY NEWS
MORE CITIES
 
 
 
MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Priyanka Chopra teams up with Jonas Brot...
David Schwimmer recalls serving divorce ...
Sunny Deol spends a day with jawans, pay...
'The Alto Knights' trailer: Robert De Ni...
'It was insane' actor Gerard Butler reca...
ATTRIBUTION MISSING REWRITE 'It was insa...
More...
 
INDIA WORLD ASIA
UP CM Yogi, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav exte...
Mahamandaleshwar Swami Rupendra Prakash ...
'Deepest gratitude and homage to brave w...
26 trains running late due to dense fog ...
Srinagar Police takes cognizance of dero...
PM Modi extends wishes on Army Day says ...
More...    
 
 Top Stories
Australian Open: Sabalenka barely s... 
Top 10 Emerging Individuals to Watc... 
DPIIT joins hands with ITC to bolst... 
Deakin University GIFT City Campus ... 
Gujarat Titans kicks off second sea... 
US SEC sues Elon Musk over delayed ... 
"Will make Navy's capabilities more... 
Pune: Indian Army celebrates 77th A...