Taylor Armstrong is apologizing for her comments about Bad Bunny‘s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Following the 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar’s performance on Sunday (February 8), the 54-year-old former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star wrote on Instagram, “Were you entertained? I am embarrassed for the NFL and Apple for the Super Bowl halftime show totally in Spanish with a Cuban flag!!”
She also oddly added a photo of Russell Crowe in The Gladiator, but added an image of her face over the actor’s head.
After facing a lot of backlash, with many calling her comments racist, Taylor issued an apology on Wednesday night (February 11).
Keep reading to find out more…“I want to address my earlier Instagram post about the Super Bowl halftime show,” Taylor began on her Instagram Story. “My post did not fully reflect my heart or my respect for the artist and culture as a whole.”
“The Super Bowl is such a huge American tradition, and while I personally didn’t connect with the creative direction of this year’s halftime show, that doesn’t take away from the fact that Bad Bunny IS an American and that the Spanish language is a prominent aspect of American culture,” she continued. “Evidently, my lack of awareness of the Latin culture led me to mistaken the flag as Cuban.”
Taylor wrote, “I sincerely apologize and plan to learn from this in the future. America is special because people from every culture and background can come here, share their talent, and make their dreams come true. That diversity is something I truly respect.”
“My intention was never to offend anyone’s culture or language, and I’m deeply sorry to those who I have hurt,” she went on. “I should have taken more time to reflect on my thoughts instead of impulsively posting misinformation in the moment.”
“I apologize to the Latin community and anyone else I may have offended,” Taylor concluded. “I’m always learning, always growing, and I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my heart and move forward with more thoughtfulness.”
Taylor wasn’t the only star that took issue with Bad Bunny‘s performance.
