Even in the years when every sentence in an interview can complicate its meaning and the term "cultural appropriation" is more prevalent than ever, you can count on Gwen Stefani not to get excited and continue on her own.
And for reference - in a recent interview, the former No Doubt singer claimed that she considers herself Japanese.
Although of course there is not an Asian bone in her body.
Gwen Stefani in 2012, photo: Reuters
Stephanie, also a fashion designer by profession, was interviewed by "Allure" magazine and told how she visited Harajuku, the fashion district of Tokyo, in the early 2000s, and there she realized that she was actually Japanese.
It should be noted that the singer is the daughter of an Italian American father and an Irish American mother.
"I said, 'Oh my God, I'm Japanese,'" Stephanie told Asian interviewer Jessa Marie Claure.
"I'm really like that, you know," she added.
Later in the same interview, she said that she defines herself as half-Asian and also "a bit of a girl from Orange County, a bit of a Japanese girl and a bit of a British girl".
The day after the interview, a representative of the pop star turned to the interviewer and tried to explain to her that she had misunderstood Stephanie's words.
Klaor responded by requesting an on-record explanation on behalf of the singer for her controversial remarks, but her team chose not to respond.
No Doubt in 2010, photo: Reuters
The 53-year-old singer has already been accused more than once over the years of cultural appropriation.
Only last summer she caused a stir when she wore a dress influenced by the Jamaican flag and presented a braided hairstyle.
"It's okay to be influenced by other cultures, because if we're not allowed, then it divides people, right?" the singer said at the time - an explanation she also provided on previous occasions when she asked about cultural symbols.
Gwen Stefani from No Doubt's music video for "Looking Hot", photo: from the music video, YouTube
In addition, in 2012, the band No Doubt removed the music video for the song "Looking Hot" from its YouTube page, after the band members were seen playing Native Americans.
The group was quick to respond then and issued an apology.
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