In the world of gymnastics, Katelyn Ohashi has built quite a name for herself. This talented athlete, now 26 years old, is a former UCLA gymnast who made waves by winning the prestigious 2013 American Cup in March, defeating her?U.S. teammate and the formidable legend Simone Biles. Katelyn’s influence extended beyond the gym, and she was also a trendsetter on social media. She trended globally when a video of her flawless floor routine from the 2019 Collegiate Challenge went viral for her perfect 10 scores. However, in recent news after the Halloween weekend, this trendsetter began trending once more, but not for the right reasons.

For Halloween 2023, Katelyn Ohashi and a friend of the star dressed up as former estranged Hollywood couple Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. Ohashi dressed up as Mera from DC?s ?Aquaman? and her friend as Captain Jack Sparrow from Disney?s ?Pirates of the Caribbean?.

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard costume of Katelyn Ohashi

What received major backlash was her caption in the pictures, which read, ?Rumor has it that Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were seen together.? In several other photos, she jokingly placed her hand around her partner?s throat in a ?choking? gesture and wrote in her caption, “nvm.” This sparked major outrage amongst fans and followers as the ?Depp v. Heard? case involved the sensitive issue of domestic abuse. Ohashi?s costume was criticized for being insensitive, and the subject of domestic abuse should not be taken lightly. In light of the situation, the former UCLA gymnast has now issued an apology.

In a recent post on X, the 26-year-old gymnast apologized for her actions, writing, ?I am truly sorry for the decision I made with my Halloween costume/post. It was insensitive and thoughtless. As someone who has experienced and spoken out against abuse, I understand how wrong it was and expect more of myself. I hope you can accept my apology. I will be better?. This Johnny Depp-Amber Heard costume situation with the former gymnast sheds light on the Halloween horrors surrounding other celebrity costumes in the past.

Hollywood Halloween costume ideas gone wrong

• Chrissy Teigen, the American model and TV personality, received major backlash in 2008 when she dressed up as a Native American girl. She was pictured with her husband, John Legend, who dressed up as a cowboy, and the two received major criticism for their theme.
• Scott Disick, a famous personality on ?Keeping Up with the Kardashians, received major backlash in 2014 for dressing as an Arab Sheik for Halloween. He wore a traditional red headscarf and flowing white robe and posed with his cars. However, the post received backlash for its stereotypical depiction of Arab culture.

• Heidi Klum, the queen of Halloween, received backlash in 2008 when she dressed up as the Hindu deity goddess Kali, and many found her choice in poor taste and considered it an offense to their deity.
• Back in 2013, Julianne Hough, the American dancer and actress dressed as Crazy Eyes from the hit show ?Orange is the New Black?. However, to portray the character, who is a person of color, it was seen as putting on blackface, where white actors don black makeup to portray black stereotypes. This, too, received major backlash from the public.

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Halloween is a festival intended to spark joy and creativity, allowing people to express themselves through costumes. While it’s essential to encourage creativity, it’s equally important to be sensitive to cultural and religious symbols. while finding your creative niche. What do you think of these ideas? Comment below!

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