Jay Leno Apologizes for Making Anti-Asian Jokes Throughout His Career .
According to 'Variety,' Leno issued the apology during a Zoom call with the leader of the Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA), Guy Aoki.
At the time I did those jokes, I genuinely thought them to be harmless, Jay Leno, via 'Variety'.
I am issuing this apology. I do not consider this particular case to be another example of cancel culture but a legitimate wrong that was
done on my part, Jay Leno, via 'Variety'.
MANAA has been very gracious in accepting my apology, Jay Leno, via 'Variety'.
I hope that the Asian American community will be able to accept it as well, and I hope I can live up to their expectations in the future, Jay Leno, via 'Variety'.
In 2019, when Leno was a guest
judge on 'America's Got Talent,' .
the 70-year-old comedian said a painting of Simon Cowell's dogs looked like something
"on the menu of a Korean restaurant."