Jason Momoa Apologizes After Sparking Outrage For Joking About Raping 'Beautiful Women' On G

Jason Momoa has apologized for making a joke about rape in a video that resurfaced of him speaking at a Game Of Thrones panel at Comic-Con six years ago.

In the video from 2011, Momoa, 38, was responding to a question about switching between sci-fi and fantasy genres when he referenced his character Khal Drogo and said: 'But as far as sci-fi and fantasy, I love that genre because there are so many things you can do, like rip someone's tongue out of their throat and get away with it, and rape beautiful women.'

Backlash: Jason Momoa has sparked outrage after a six-year-old video of him joking about rape during a Comic-Con panel resurfaced (pictured July 2017)

The video sparked outrage online, and Momoa has since issued an apology, writing on Instagram on Thursday: 'I awoke in Australia to the justified reactions by many people to a distasteful joke I made years ago in Hall H for which I am sorry. I am still severely disappointed in myself at the insensitivity of my remarks to that day.

'I know my sincerest apology now won't take away those hurtful words. Rape and sexual harassment can reach anyone and I have seen first hand its painful torment among members of my own family and friends.

'I made a truly tasteless comment. It is unacceptable and I sincerely apologize with a heavy heart for the words I said. All apologies, Jason.'

The video's emergence comes as women come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and assault leveled at producer Harvey Weinstien.

In the video, the audience erupts into laughter after he makes the joke, while his co-stars beside him bury their face in their hands.

I APOLOGISE': Momoa later took to Instagram to apologize for the remark

Horrific: In an episode of Game Of Thrones, Khal Drogo (played by Momoa) rapes Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke)

Character: Momoa played Khal, the leader of a tribe of warriors, on Game Of Thrones from 2011 to 2012

'Why are people laughing!!???': A Twitter user was irate to hear people laughing at Momoa's joke in the video .

Momoa played Khal Drogo, the leader of a tribe of warriors, on Game Of Thrones from 2011 to 2012.

In an episode of Game Of Thrones, Khal rapes Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke).

The video from .2011 sparked a mixed reaction on social media, with many critics angered and frustrated by the joke.

'That ended today': Twitter user Goblin Queen said she was done with the actor

No laughing matter: Twitter user Rayen was not amused by the joke

Bigger picture: A Twitter user remarked on the prevalence of rape scenes in the fantasy genre

The video, which was posted by Twitter user @peeanofreek, was captioned: 'tw: rape.

'a horrific clip of jason momoa saying he loved working on #gameofthrones bc he "got to rape beautiful women." men are trash.'

'Wow. Y'all know my love for Jason Momoa,' wrote one disappointed fan. 'That ended today.'

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'Why?!' A Twitter user questioned Momoa as she shared a GIF of Anthony Anderson crying

Disgusted: A Twitter user called the actor 'disgusting'

'Actually the cast is like "can we leave?". I guess he meant it as a joke (that's actually the worst part) BUT IT'S NOT FUNNY AT ALL,' said another.

'Why, Jason Momoa, WHY?!?!! I thought you were exempt from our everyday "Men are Trash" rants,' wrote another Twitter user.

Momoa did address the Game Of Thrones rape scene during a 2011 interview with New York Post.

Asked about how he felt about filming the scene, he replied: 'Yeah, I'm raping Emilia [Clarke, who plays Daenerys]. I love her, but I'm hurting her and she's crying. We could have made it longer, but you get the idea. I'm not a rapist! I prefer my women to enjoy sex.'

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