
Australian columnist Andrew Hornery admits mistakes in Rebel Wilson 'outing' controversy
CNN
An Australian newspaper columnist has apologized for a story that appeared to accuse actor Rebel Wilson of spoiling his attempts to out her as gay.
In a new column published Monday, Sydney Morning Herald journalist Andrew Hornery says he did not seek to "out" the star, but understands why his email giving a deadline for comment on Wilson's new partner "could have been seen as a threat."
The original story, published on Saturday, prompted outrage on social media, as did a follow up article from the newspaper's editor, who defended the columnist and denied the paper had "outed Wilson."

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