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The 'New York Times' Apologizes for Mistaking Angela Bassett for Omarosa

WBLS Staff
09/21/2018 12:00 AM EDT

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The New York Times is in the hot seat for mistaking Angela Bassett for Omarosa Managuit-Newman. After the Emmys, the news outlet published a photo of Tiffany Haddish and Bassett presenting an award to Rachel Brosnahan with a caption identifying the actress as Omarosa.

An apology was issued after a Buzzfeed writer shared the photo highlighting the error.

“oh my god the New York Times mixed up Angela Bassett with Omarosa”

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The NY Times tweeted, “We regret running an incorrect caption from a photo wire service in some early print editions. We will issue a correction in tomorrow’s paper.”

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Bassett responded to the error with a GIF via Twitter of Scandal’s Olivia Pope on the phone saying “It’s handled.” She added, “Hey Everybody, no worries! xoAng.”

Haha!! See below:

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