Riverdale Star Charles Melton Apologizes for ''Offensive'' Fat-Shaming Comments
Actor addresses the controversy in a statement to E! News
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- Charles Melton faced public scrutiny in June 2018 for old fat-shaming tweets that resurfaced. He issued a public apology, saying his comments were immature, offensive, and inappropriate, and he expressed a commitment to learning from the experience.[1][2][3]
- There were subsequent media pieces reaffirming that apology and noting reactions from fans and peers at the time. Some outlets highlighted how he moved on to focus on acting projects like Riverdale and other roles, with coverage continuing into 2019–2024 emphasizing his career choices and weight-changing roles for specific projects (e.g., gain for May December).[4][6][9]
- As of late 2023–2024, reporting on Melton often centers on career developments (e.g., weight changes for roles in Surreal/May December) rather than renewed criticism around diet or body-shaming, with some discussions about how public statements can impact long-term public perception.[6][7][9]
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