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Mel Gibosn is apparently still bullying people at 70 years old
Mel Gibson may be 70 years old, but he apparently has the same penchant for bullying as a preteen. Gibson was filmed mocking an ASL interpreter at FanExpo in Chicago over the weekend.
As he was being introduced at FanExpo in Chicago over the weekend, disgraced actor and director Mel Gibson took to the stage and instantly began mocking the ASL interpreter by mimicking her sign language in a mocking register.
Mel Gibson is facing backlash for mocking an ASL interpreter that was simply doing her job at a fan convention
The clip unsurprisingly went viral on social media, prompting backlash against Gibson for not only mocking someone who was simply doing their job, but also that the job in question was in service of a disabled community.
Mel Gibson is in hot water with the Deaf community for mocking the ASL interpreter behind her back at a fan expo event in Toronto.
This kind of tracks given Mel’s track record with racist and misogynistic views. /1 pic.twitter.com/SdvgPekkJU
— eissyrc (@eissyrc) August 30, 2026
Reacher star Alan Rithcson, on the other hand, displayed consumate class when engaging with the interpreter.
Alan Ritchson is a class act. He took a moment to acknowledge the interpreter, give recognition and appreciation to the fan.
This is a master class in what to do with the interpreter and audience members who are Deaf. https://t.co/UE4xRWLLW0 pic.twitter.com/xVUKNnM2sr
— eissyrc (@eissyrc) August 30, 2026
Gibson has been back in the news this year as he wrapped production on his film The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One — a sequel to his 2004 film The Passion of the Christ –– back in April.
The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One — which is populated by actors that American audiences have never heard of — is currently scheduled to be released in movie theaters by Lionsgate on May 6, 2027. A sequel is also planned for 2028.