Paula Deen has fired her social media manager following a photo from 2011 resurfacing, showing her posing with her son Bobby, who's in brownface.
The photo was posted on Tuesday, showing Deen and her son dressed as Lucy and Desi from I Love Lucy.
"Paula Deen's Social Media Manager posted a picture this morning of Paula and Bobby Deen dressed in costume as Lucy and Ricky, from I Love Lucy," her rep has since told People. "This photograph is from a Halloween episode of Paula’s Best Dishes that aired in 2011.”
Ironically, Deen is still on the path to rebuilding her business empire after racism claims nearly destroyed her career in 2013.
"Paula immediately had this picture taken down as soon as she saw the post and apologizes to all who were offended. As such, Paula Deen Ventures has terminated their relationship with this Social Media Manager."
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