Tessa Thompson: 'No conflict' with Lena Dunham
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Thor actress Tessa Thompson says comments she made about Lena Dunham on Instagram were misinterpreted.
It's after the Girls creator appeared in a group photo supporting the Time's Up campaign - which aims to helps victims of sexual assault.
Thompson, who was also in the picture, described Dunham's presence at the shoot as "a surprise to us all".
She says she's not apologising for her comments, but attempting to "re-centre the conversation around the work".
Both actresses had shared the Time's Up image online., external
People were questioning the Girls star's inclusion in the photo because of previous comments she'd made about sexual abuse.
Tessa Thompson released a statement saying: "I regret that my words were misinterpreted."
"A response I made to comments I made on an Instagram post became fodder for a piece that I believe was designed to create conflict where there isn't any."
Tessa Thompson has starred in TV series including Veronica Mars and Westworld
She went on to say that the two actresses have spoken about it and she "knows my heart".
"I in no way want to diminish Lena Dunham, her work, her voice and her importance."
A few hours later, she reposted the same statement on Twitter with added clarification.
She said: "This was not meant as an apology, as much as an attempt to re-centre the conversation around the work.
"The truth remains: Many women, particularly women of colour, don't feel safe and seen."
Dunham has only just returned to social media after leaving last year following criticism for publicly supporting Girls writer Murray Miller, who was accused of sexual assault by actress Aurora Perrineau.
Mr Miller has denied the claims. Dunham apologised at the time.
The original photo of the Time's Up Campaign remains on Lena Dunham's Instagram, but the comments section has been switched off.
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