Before the age of cancel culture and celebrity apology videos characterized by neutral-toned clothing, pristine backgrounds, and an introductory deep breath, A-listers didn't pay much attention to their comments, often letting their impulsive behavior mandate what words came out of their mouths.
Although many of the following offensive remarks were forgotten over time, they're still on the Internet, and people can judge for themselves whether the artist who made them intended harm or not.
Below, Bored Panda presents a list of 16 controversial celebrity comments that remained unnoticed for years after they were uttered despite their racist, homophobic, or sexist nature.
