Jason Momoa apologizes on social networks after sharing some controversial images of his recent trip to the Sistine Chapel
Jason Momoa, who had been in Italy to shoot his role in the upcoming Universal Pictures film, Fast Xalongside Vin Diesel, shared photos and videos earlier this week on Instagram visiting the famous chapel in Vatican City.
However, the actor was harshly criticized by some users who commented that visitors are normally prohibited from photographing the space, which is sacred to Catholics and houses Michelangelo’s precious works of art, for which Momoa shared a video yesterday apologizing for it. .
In the video, the star of Aquaman said “If you ever felt that I disrespected your culture, it was not my intention”. She explained that she decided to take advantage of a couple of days off from filming the film, so she made a monetary donation and scheduled a visit for him, along with friends and team members from the new installment of the franchise. fast and furious. He said other chapel guests asked for photos with him, so he agreed.
“I found people who wanted to take pictures with me, which is very rare, during a trip to the Vatican with all this splendor, and they want to take pictures with me, which I can’t, but I did anyway”. Momoa continued. “I was very respectful and asked permission, which I thought would be fine. I would never want to do anything to disrespect someone’s culture, so if I did, I apologize. It was not my intention”. Furthermore he added: “I definitely paid to have that private moment and gave a nice donation to the church. I love you, sorry if I offended you. My apologies.”
At another point in the video, the actor said that he was about to leave Rome after having filmed there and in other parts of Italy for Fast X. She described it as “time of my life” and I add: “I’m very happy to work for Universal and obviously Vin and the whole team chose me.”
You can see the video below as well as the images of the controversy:
Personally I think that if you have the opportunity to visit the Sistine Chapel, and they give you permission to photograph it, you have to immortalize that moment, yes, yes.