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Kathy Hiltonhad an uncomfortable mix-up on on Wednesday’sWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenwhen she mistook world-famous singerLizzofor another Black performer:Academy Award-nominatedactressGabourey Sidibe.
HostAndy Cohenwelcomed theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar and her costarCrystal Kung Minkoffinto the clubhouse and invited Hilton, 63, to play a game of “Will Kathy Know Them?”
When a photo of Lizzo, 34, appeared on the screen, Hilton said she felt like she knew who it was.
While Hilton seemed unaware of the gaffe, many perceived it to be a microaggression given that Hilton is white and both Lizzo and Sidibe are curvy Black women.
Some viewers seemed to winkingly brush off her mistake — one viewer commented onCohen’s Twitter"@Andydid Kathy really call Lizzo Precious 🥴😭🤦🏿♀️💀😂😒Bless her heart"
Others found it offensive, with one writing, “You actually think that … Precious remark was acceptable?”
On Thursday, Hilton responded via Instagram comment, blaming the incident on her eyesight (fans will recall the Friend ofRHOBHdid previously mistake her sisterKyle Richardsfor Black HousewifeGarcelle Beauvais).
“The screen was so far away and my vision is terrible,” Kathy replied to one commenter, according to theQueens of Bravofan account. “I couldn’t even make out whoJustin TimberlakeorMelissa Etheridgewas.”
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.Watch What Happens Live withAndy Cohenfollows Bravo’s weeknight primetime programming (check daily listings).
source: people.com
