Ben Stiller on Kamala Harris

Ben Stiller has sparked controversy following his $150,000 donation to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign during a 'Comics for Kamala' fundraising event. While expressing admiration for Harris as a historic candidate, he made a remark stating, 'I wish I was black. Every white Jewish guy wishes he was black,' which has been criticized as insensitive and perpetuating harmful stereotypes. His comments were intended to highlight diversity and the value of mixed heritage, but they were met with backlash, prompting calls for a more sincere apology. Stiller's spokesperson has claimed the comments were misunderstood, but the criticism continues to mount. The fundraiser included participation from other notable comedians and aimed to support Harris in her run for the presidency. As the debate unfolds, the incident raises questions about racial sensitivity and the complexities of identity in public discourse.