Giuliana Rancic apologizes to Zendaya during "E! News" broadcast
Giuliana Rancic is apologizing to Zendaya and others offended by Rancic's "Fashion Police" jab at the actress-singer's Oscar-night dreadlocks.
On "E! News" Tuesday, Rancic said the reaction to her comments has increased her awareness of, in her words, "cliches and stereotypes."
They are damaging, she said, adding that she and others have the responsibility to avoid perpetuating them.
During Monday's "Fashion Police" on the E! channel, Rancic said that Zendaya's hair suggested the smell of patchouli oil or marijuana.
Her "E! News" remarks went beyond an apology tweet in which Rancic said her references had nothing to do with race.
Dear @Zendaya, I'm sorry I offended you and others. I was referring to a bohemian chic look. Had NOTHING to do with race and NEVER would!!!
— Giuliana Rancic (@GiulianaRancic) February 24, 2015
Zendaya's father is African American.
In an Instagram post, the 18-year-old Zendaya called Rancic's "Fashion Police" comment about her dreadlocks "outrageously offensive."