Jay Leno Apologizes for Making Anti-Asian Jokes Throughout His Career .<br />According to 'Variety,' Leno issued the apology during a Zoom call with the leader of the Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA), Guy Aoki.<br />At the time I did those jokes, I genuinely thought them to be harmless, Jay Leno, via 'Variety'.<br />I am issuing this apology. I do not consider this particular case to be another example of cancel culture but a legitimate wrong that was <br />done on my part, Jay Leno, via 'Variety'.<br />MANAA has been very gracious in accepting my apology, Jay Leno, via 'Variety'.<br />I hope that the Asian American community will be able to accept it as well, and I hope I can live up to their expectations in the future, Jay Leno, via 'Variety'.<br />In 2019, when Leno was a guest <br />judge on 'America's Got Talent,' .<br />the 70-year-old comedian said a painting of Simon Cowell's dogs looked like something <br />"on the menu of a Korean restaurant."
