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Estée Lauder’s John Demsey Issues Apology Over Insensitive Instagram Meme

Claims he did not read the meme before posting and is “terribly sorry and deeply ashamed” for his actions.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Ed.—This article has been updated. A senior Estée Lauder Cos. executive apologized for posting a meme on his personal Instagram account that contained a racial slur and a joke about Covid-19. Calling the meme racist, Executive Group President John Demsey, said in another Instagram post Friday that he is “terribly sorry and deeply ashamed” for his actions. He said he did not read the meme before posting it. On Tuesday, Estée Lauder suspended Demsey without pay for an indeterminate amou...

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