"It seems to me that in the UK, the situation with color actors is completely different," said Cumberbatch at the American show The Tavis Smiley Show. - Many of my friends are much more opportunities here than in England. And with this you need to do something. "
Alas, the term "colored" many did not like. In the US, where the racial question is very acute, such a statement caused a storm of discontent. In order not to disperse a further conflict, Benedict spoke with public apologies: "I am very sorry that I offended someone using this outdated terminology. I offer my sincere apologies. My stupidity there is no excuse, and I understand perfectly well what the said no longer turn. I only hope that this incident will immediately emphasize the need to use accurate and unscorrect terminology. The most shame that I used this term when I spoke about racial inequality in the British acting industry and the need for immediate improvements in this area. "
"I feel a complete idiot," the actor added. "And be sure that I really regret that I offended someone." And I study on my mistakes. I once again apologize to those who offended the mindless use of the inappropriate vocabulary, arguing about the problem that affects my friends and deeply worries me. "