Holly Robinson Peete Rejects John Mayer's Apology

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 13th 2010 11:01AM

It's been an icky week for Holly Robinson Peete. On Wednesday, she gushed about "levitating" after hearing John Mayer said she was "gorgeous" in his widely derided Playboy interview. As a result, she received scorn for appearing like a Mayer apologist. The problem is the '21 Jump Street' actress had only heard the flattering nugget and not his comments about black women, his joke that his penis was racist and of course his ill-advised use of the N-word.

Peete, who now says she's "disgusted" by Mayer, told PEOPLE that the singer reached out to her via email to apologize "not for his comments," but for dragging her name into the scandal. Peete says that wasn't enough.

"At this point, it doesn't feel right for me to totally accept his apology," she said. "It's time for him to really just drop the frat boy act and take responsibility for everything that he said, no matter how painful it's going to be for him."

In Playboy, Mayer admits that although he's known as a ladies man, when it comes to black women, he hasn't been so open-minded. "My [d-word] is sort of like a white supremacist," he revealed. "I've got a Benetton heart and a David Duke [c-word]. I'm going to start dating separately from my [d-word]."

The actress has doubts that Mayer is racist, despite his saying "bigoted and flat out ignorant" statements. "It's possible," she says, that someone can say such things and not be a racist person.

"I want to make it clear that this guy has some major issues to sort through and a whole lot of apologies to make," she said.

Mayer has indeed apologized several times for his mistakes, but more "my bads" should be extended to the two other black actresses he called out in the interview, 'Last King of Scotland' star Kerry Washington and Karyn Parsons (Hilary from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air').

"I don't know if he understands how much he hurt black women's feelings."

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Saturday 13 February

By offcrgentleman

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I'm sorry.. Holly WHO?!?!

By Debbie

This is for Offcrgentleman - You might be too young to remember or not around at that time (early 80's) but when Fox first aired Holly was in a show with Johnny Depp called "21 Jumpstreet". It was a detective show. Hope that helps.

By J.J.

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Can't you read, knucklehead?

By mickey

That's just the problem, dude. We did read but the question still remains, Holly Who?? and if we figure out who she is, why should the earth stand still waiting for her to accept anything?

By Michael Pierre

and who are you, hiding behind a false name?

Sunday 14 February

By Micky Vintage

ridiculous

By Misty

Grow up John Mayer! Take responsilblity for your own actions! Just grow up already John Mayer!

By bazel

You're so right. I don't think John really ever thinks about other people's feelings... only ever thinks about himself and his feelings. CAN YOU SAY NARCISSIST?

Oh I disagree Leroy. I think it DOES bother him that Holly didn't except his apology. Reason is because HE'S the one that brought HER up to begin with. If these stupid celebrities would only stick to the subject at hand, stop bringing others into the mix and think before they speak, they may have a chance. What he should have done was go over the questions before hand. This kid has no class and he's proved it.

By rex

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i think jennifer aniston told him to say this syuff

By Muscleman

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yeah right.."How DARE you mention my name seeing that it hasnt been mentioned since 1989!!".." I have a good mind to call my good friend Kim Fields and tell her about this fiasco!"..LOL

By angela

Muscleman
Her name hasn't been mentioned since 1989? What have you been living under a rock? She had two more hit television shows since than. 'Hanging With Mr. Cooper', 'For Your Love'? She's been working, taking care of her family (along with raising awareness for children with autism) she just isn't in the tabloid magazines 24/7.

Wednesday 17 February

By mama carter32

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you make no sense....she is a black woman with more money than you.........

By mayor of mayer

Get over it! He is a person who just happens to be in the spotlight. Mr. Mayer is allowed to mess up once in a while.

By George and Elton

His penis is also homoerrotic also! You know what they say when you lean to far the other way....You must be gay! John you can't hide what's inside.

By Mark

You're an idiot.

Saturday 06 March

By DeniMatt

I have never been impressed with Mayer and have all along thought he was an arrogant a**hole. He just proved me right!

By Trizone

Have you noticed how these performers get their kicks by saying things they know full well will get people talking about them? Here is a guy who has more than enough money and can do very good a constructive things with his money and his time, however, this is what he chooses to do. He wants to sound intelligent, cool and relevant - he is neither. Shut up John, you imbecile.

By Milton The Monster

What I still can't understand is why anyone cares what this NOBODY says. I couldn't name a song this guy ever did. Seems to be a SLOW news day I guess. Being he is so hung up on his Wiener, Is he related to Oscar??

By emma king

who in the cottonpicking hell is john mayer never heard of him duh .

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