Melissa Joan Hart has issued an apology for offering free shipping in honor of 9/11 to customers shopping from her King of Harts clothing line.
The "Melissa & Joey" star went on a social media rant on Friday, the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, saying that the tragedy was not getting enough media coverage. She complained that television news networks should be doing more in honor of 9/11, even stating that if the Kardashians can be covered 24/7, there should be one day dedicated to Sept. 11, as HNGN previously reported.
Later that day, Hart announced that her clothing company would offer free shipping to those who use the promotional code "911" while making a purchase, according to Gossip Cop.
The move drew a lot of criticism, with critics accusing her of cashing in on the 9/11 anniversary for her own personal, financial gain. The actress denied the accusations and issued an apology via Facebook on Saturday, according to Examiner.
"It was meant to be my small way to give something back. I wanted to cover the shipping charges as a heartfelt gesture, not an exploit of 9/11," she wrote before adding that she understood how the gesture may have been taken the wrong way and viewed as being in bad taste. "I apologize. It was a mistake. I did not want to draw attention away from what the focus of yesterday should have been. And for that, I am sad."
I want to apologize for yesterday's free shipping post. It was meant to be my small way to give something back. I wanted...
Posted by Melissa Joan Hart on Saturday, 12 September 2015
