In a statement, actress Thora Birch and her husband, Michael Benton Adler, spoke out about the incident in which an autograph seeker got into an altercation with them outside a high-profile award-season event earlier this month. The Thora Birch altercation occurred as the couple were leaving a private gathering that was attended by several industry figures.
Incident during an Event that held an Award Season
The altercation reportedly occurred outside the BAFTA Tea Party at a Beverly Hills hotel. Witnesses say that a man approached Thora Birch seeking autographs, which sparked a heated verbal exchange in full view of stunned bystanders.
Online circulating video footage showed raised voices and a general look of frustration until Thora Birch eventually signed photographs in an apparent attempt to diffuse the situation.
Husband’s Public Statement
After the incident, Adler released a statement in which he apologised for the unfolding events. He explained the person as a professional autograph hunter who followed the couple from a restricted area to their car.
Adler reported that the couple planned to leave the event quietly and that Thora Birch was trying to diffuse the situation even as tensions escalated.
Clarification and Apology
The statement went on to address comments that had been raised during the exchange and were shared widely on social media. Adler explained Thora Birch’s remarks and that no offence had been intended.
The pair offered an apology regarding the escalation that had occurred, as it had become more heated than they’d intended.
Public Response and Ongoing Debate
The Thora Birch altercation has brought to the forefront the debate regarding celebrities’ right to privacy and the behaviour expected of them and their fans at private events.
However, as the awards season continues, the couple appears to be moving past the situation, as they have expressed their regret and willingness to put the matter to rest.
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