Miley Cyrus arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, California. Photo / AP
Miley Cyrus arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, California. Photo / AP
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Miley Cyrus has made a second apology over her racially offensive photograph.
The Hannah Montana star - who last week spoke out about the picture of her "slanting her eyes", but was later blasted for being disingenuous - has issued a more serious and heartfelt apology.
Miley writes: "I want to thank all of my fans for their support not only this week, but always! I really wanted to stress how sorry I am if the photo of me with my friends offended anyone. I have learned a valuable lesson from this and know that sometimes my actions can be unintentionally hurtful. I know everything is a part of GOD's ultimate plan, and mistakes happen so that eventually I will become the woman he aspires me to be. Peace and love, Miles."
The picture, which was leaked on the internet, sees the singer slanting her eyes with her fingers.
Cyrus had been accused of being racist by an Asian American advocacy group, who demanded she issue an apology.
The Organisation of Chinese American (OCA) said in a statement: "The photograph of Miley Cyrus and other individuals slanting their eyes currently circulating the internet is offensive to the Asian Pacific American community and sets a terrible example for her many young fans."
Executive Director of OCA George Wu said: "Not only has Miley Cyrus and the other individuals in the photograph encouraged and legitimised the taunting and mocking of people of Asian descent, she has also insulted her many Asian Pacific American fans.
"The inclusion of an Asian Pacific American individual in the photo does not make it acceptable. OCA hopes that Miley Cyrus will apologise to her fans and the APA community for this lapse in judgment and take the opportunity to better understand why the gesture is offensive."
