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Sweeney herself did not remain silent in the face of this criticism. Her representatives issued a firm statement condemning Bomb’s remarks, highlighting how disappointing it is to see a woman in a position of authority attack another woman, especially in such a derogatory manner. The statement emphasized the importance of supporting women in Hollywood rather than tearing each other down.
Following the backlash, Bomb attempted to walk back her comments, expressing regret for her earlier statements and clarifying that criticizing an actor publicly is not her usual style. This apology was seen by some as an attempt to mitigate damage from the criticism, although many remain skeptical of her sincerity.