A few days after the 2024 BET Awards, the public hasn’t stopped talking about Angela Simmons’s gun purse. The designer stepped out for the event on Sunday, sporting an elegant look. Simmons opted for a sparkly handless emerald dress with a plunging neckline, which she paired with sparkly high heels. However, what caught fans’ attention was an accessory the 36-year-old carried along with her. Pictures showed Simmons holding a bedazzled green clutch shaped like a handgun, which she had fun pointing at people on the red carpet. Unfortunately, the accessory drew widespread criticism, forcing Angela Simmons to issue an apology.
The designer explained her choice and expressed her regret via an Instagram Story post. “When I chose the purse, I believed it was cute and unique, and I made a poor decision in using it as an accessory to amplify my beauty. I deeply regret that this item, which symbolizes a gun, was inappropriate and insensitive, especially given my personal and community experiences with gun violence,” Simmons noted in a statement. She explained that she understood the pain her choice caused, considering she lost her child’s father to gun violence.
“It was a mistake that does not define who I am or my commitment to ending gun violence,” Simmons added.
In the concluding part of her statement, the public figure apologized, asking fans for their understanding and forgiveness. “Thank you for your continued support in this crucial mission,” she finished. Angela Simmons’s apology didn’t stop at a statement. She further addressed the backlash in a video reposted by The Shade Room. In the clip, Simmons explained that she wasn’t a violent person, adding that she thought the gun-shaped purse was only a fashion moment.
“I didn’t have any intentions of ruffling anyone’s feathers. It seems like everyone, or a couple of people I’ll say, are a little upset,” she added.
Simmons then proceeded to apologize once again for her fashion choice. “I didn’t mean no harm. I’m sorry if I bothered anyone but that’s not me, that’s not how I am,” she said. Many fans shared mixed opinions following Angela Simmons’ apology. On one hand, some fans questioned the backlash, noting that Angela Simmons’s gun purse was just an accessory. On the other hand, some fans noted the purse wasn’t the issue but how she flaunted it. Hence, fans are convinced the situation isn’t that deep, and Simmons didn’t need to apologize.
