Michael's full apology was published in Teen Vogue last week, where she acknowledged: "asking a character 'to call in four years' and inappropriately tagging the underage actor who plays the character (Mike) was upsetting, suggestive and concerning for my audience.”
"The general nature of my social media platforms is often one of humour, sarcasm and playful self-deprecation. I often quote, post and publicly respond to music videos, films, documentaries and television shows in a frank and candid manner."
“It was never my intention (nor has it ever been) to sexualise a minor in any way shape or form. To those I offended or misled, I apologise for a post made in haste and lacking in sensitivity, particularly considering the landscape of the present culture.”
The teenager was clearly uncomfortable about the whole thing, and many people are furious about how he has been victimised. Even if it was "tongue-in-cheek" and meant as a joke, the comments from Michael were inappropriate and set a bad example.
