Robert Downey Jr. wasn't the only Avenger to have a fumbled interview this week.
During the press tour for Avengers: Age of Ultron, Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner had some very choice words to describe their costar Scarlett Johansson's character. An interviewer from Digital Spy asked the pair what they thought about fans' theories that Black Widow would end up with Captain America and/or Hawkeye.
"She's a slut," Renner replied, completely deadpan.
Evans burst out laughing, adding, "I was gonna say something along that line ... she's a complete whore."
Clearly, the actors' publicists must have been out for coffee or something, because: yikes.
Both actors have already issued statements apologizing for their crude jokes, assuring the public that they meant no offense.
"Yesterday we were asked about the rumors that Black Widow wanted to be in a relationship with both Hawkeye and Captain America," said Evans' statement. "We answered in a very juvenile and offensive way that rightfully angered some fans. I regret it and sincerely apologize.”
Renner's statement reads: "I am sorry that this tasteless joke about a fictional character offended anyone. It was not meant to be serious in any way. Just poking fun during an exhausting and tedious press tour.”