Director Peter Berg is clarifying what he posted on Instagram after Caitlyn Jenner received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs on Wednesday.
As we previously reported, the Friday Night Lights producer posted a side-by-side photo on the social media site of Jenner pre-transition and Army veteran, Gregory Gadson, who lost his legs. A caption that accompanied the picture read, "One man traded 2 legs for the freedom of the other to trade 2 b---s for 2 b---s. Guess which man made the cover of Vanity Fair, was praised for his courage by President Obama and is to be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award by ESPN?"
Berg posted the word “Yup” along with image insinuating that he felt the same way.
His one-word remark was deemed to be transphobic and as The Wrap noted, he took to Instagram again to explain what he meant.
“I have the utmost respect for Caitlyn Jenner and I am a strong supporter of equality and the rights of trans people everywhere,” he wrote. “I also believe that we don’t give enough attention to our courageous returning war veterans, many of whom have sacrificed their bodies and mental health for our country and our principals — principals that include the freedom to live the life you want to live without persecution or abuse.”
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Image via Instagram from Peter Berg