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Sam Elliott apologized for his criticisms
Then, the Academy Award-nominated performer became more serious.
“I said some things that hurt people and I feel terrible about that.

The gay community has been incredible to me my entire career.
And I mean my entire career, from before I got started in this town.
Friends on every level and every job description up until today.

I’m sorry I hurt any of those friends and someone that I loved.
And anyone else by the words that I used.”
I can only say that I’m sorry, and I am."
