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Marvel star Chris Evans took to social media to break his silence over an infamous photo of him taken in 2016, appearing to show him autographing a missile during a visit to the US armed forces.
The website News.com.au reports that, eight years later, Evans posted a clarification on his Instagram Stories page, saying:
“This image was taken during a USO tour in 2016…I went with a group of actors, athletes and musicians to show our appreciation to our military.
“The object I was asked to sign is neither a bomb, nor a missile, nor a weapon of any kind. It is an inert object used for training or display purposes only.
Evans added a screenshot of an AFP Fact Check article published earlier this year, which indicated that the weapon fired was not intended for the Gaza Strip as some had speculated.
AFP said the photo was taken “as (Evans) and other celebrities visited troops in Turkey in 2016, years before the militant group’s deadly attack on Israel plunged the region into chaos.” conflict “.
Evans’ explanation did not go down well with everyone. New York Magazine wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Chris Evans addressed a 2016 photo that appears to show him signing a bomb during a USO tour. The actor explained that it was actually a fake bomb used to train people to use real bombs. I’m glad he clarified that.
The Australian website gives context to the image, reporting that Evans joined other celebrities, including Scarlett Johansson, on a visit to US troops stationed in Turkey in 2016.
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News Source : deadline.com
