Kaley Cuoco apologizes for offending fans with 4th of July photo
Kaley Cuoco has apologized for upsetting fans after she posted a photo of her dogs sitting on the American flag on the 4th of July.
The "Big Bang Theory" star emphasized to her Instagram followers that she did not mean any disrespect when she shared the picture.
As her apology, Cuoco posted an illustration of the American flag as a heart on Tuesday and called herself a "proud American."
"I would like to comment on a photo I posted yesterday , that has caused lots of controversy," she wrote.
"First off, please know, I have the utmost respect for my country. I am a proud American in every sense of the word. I understand the American flag stands for our freedom and represents American heroes , past and present.
"Yesterday I made a mistake by posting the picture that was taken of my sweet dogs posing on an American flag. I sincerely apologize to anyone that has been offended by my previous post. This is no way reflects my feelings toward what the American flag represents.
"Living in the public eye, can be extremely difficult at times. Every mistake and every imperfection is amplified. I am not perfect. I am a proud American, today, tomorrow, always."
