Ellie Kemper has apologised for taking part in what she described as a “racist, sexist, and elitist” ball in the 1990s.
She shared it after a photo of herself at the 1999 Veiled Prophet Ball in St Louis, Missouri, resurfaced on social media, prompting criticism.
In her Instagram post, Kemper sought to address the event’s roots, writing: “When I was 19 years old, I decided to participate in a debutante ball in my hometown.
The actor made the apology in a lengthy Instagram post on Monday.