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Neil Patrick Harris has apologized after a morbid joke he made about Amy Winehouse's death resurfaced. Harris featured a buffet platter made to look like the corpse of Winehouse just months after her death in 2011. "A photo recently resurfaced from a Halloween-themed party my husband and I hosted 11 years ago," Harris told Entertainment Weekly in a statement.

What goes around comes back around. Neil Patrick Harris apologized after a controversial photo from a 2011 Halloween party sparked backlash.

Neil Patrick Harris has been taking heat on social media this week after a photo of a horrific dish making light of Amy Winehouse’s death that was served at his 2011 Halloween party resurfaced online.

Amy Winehouse’s death.The singer passed away aged 27 from alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011. Three months after her death, Harris and his husband David Burtka hosted a Halloween party which featured a food platter decorated to look like “the corpse of Amy Winehouse”.After the photo resurfaced on social media 11 years later (via BuzzFeed), Harris released a statement apologising for the “regrettable” joke.In a statement issued to Entertainment Weekly, Harris said: “A photo recently resurfaced from a Halloween-themed party my husband and I hosted 11 years ago.

Neil Patrick Harris is apologizing for an insensitive and «regrettable» joke from 2011 that made light of singer Amy Winehouse's untimely death.Following the acclaimed singer's death from alcohol poisoning in July 2011, Harris and his husband, David Burtka, threw a Halloween party that went viral for all the wrong reasons. As seen in a recently resurfaced photo from the festivities, the party featured a meat platter that had been gruesomely decorated and designed to look like a decaying corpse — including a beehive hairdo, which Winehouse was famous for.The platter also featured a small sign that specifically described it as «The Corpse of Amy Winehouse,» and described the platter as including «Beef ribs, pulled pork, chicken sausage in a spicy BBQ sauce.»Harris addressed the platter and the controversy in an apology to Entertainment Weekly on Monday, sharing, «A photo recently resurfaced from a Halloween-themed party my husband and I hosted 11 years ago. It was regrettable then, and it remains regrettable now.

Neil Patrick Harris is finally addressing the resurfaced Amy Winehouse joke.

Sasha Urban editorNeil Patrick Harris responded to criticism of a resurfaced image from a Halloween party he hosted 11 years ago, which included a buffet platter made to look like the corpse Amy Winehouse.Winehouse, a genre-defining jazz vocalist and songwriter, died on July 23, 2011 at the age of 27. A few months later, Harris and his husband, David Burtka, hosted a party with a platter that featured a gruesome fake corpse with a cigarette hanging out of its mouth alongside a note that read, “The Corpse of Amy Winehouse.” Below that, the note detailed what was included in the platter: “Beef ribs, pulled pork, chicken sausage in a spicy BBQ sauce.”On Monday, Harris wrote in a statement to Entertainment Weekly that the act was “regrettable then, and it remains regrettable now.” “A photo recently resurfaced from a Halloween-themed party my husband and I hosted 11 years ago,” Harris said.

Neil Patrick Harris is addressing the controversy surrounding a resurfaced photo of a party platter he and husband David Burtka once served that made light of Amy Winehouse’s death shortly after she passed away.

Darren Star has teamed up with co-executive producer Jeffrey Richman on the Netflix series,, starring Neil Patrick Harris. In the first official look at the upcoming comedy, Harris plays Michael, whose life is upended after his husband of 17 years suddenly leaves him and is forced to navigate New York City as a newly single gay man in his mid-forties. In addition to Harris, the series stars Tisha Campbell as Michael’s business partner, Suzanne; Emerson Brooks as TV weatherman Billy; Brooks Ashmanskas as art dealer Stanley; and Marcia Gay Harden as a socialite named Claire.The series should not be confused with the former star’s real-life marriage to David Burtka. The two celebrated their 17th anniversary last year, with Harris recalling on Instagram how his decision to go on his first date with Burtka was the “best decision ever.”, meanwhile, marks Harris’ first starring TV role since playing Count Olaf on Netflix’s and his acclaimed supporting appearance as Henry Coltrane on the HBO Max hit .

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Neil Patrick Harris' husband David Burtka received a special honor on Friday afternoon at the star-studded Hudson River Park Friends 6th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon, attended by HELLO!MORE: Inside Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's incredible family homeThe doting dad-of-two was recognised for his service to the Hudson River Parks by his good friend, Mary Guiliani, author and founder of Mary Guiliani Catering and Events. Mary gave an incredible insight into David's life away from the spotlight, revealing just what a great father he is, and how fun it is for their twin's friends to go and visit their home.

Katie Holmes stuns in a chic white suit at the grand opening celebration of RiseNY in New York City on Wednesday night (March 2).

Hollywood power couples shared the love with fans on Valentine’s Day, posting selections of pictures online. Famous faces, including David and Victoria Beckham, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger and David Burtka, shared selfies and relationship memories on Instagram. Former England football star Beckham posted a series of throwback photos with his former Spice Girl wife and daughter Harper.

Get well soon! Neil Patrick Harris’ dog Spike has suffered an injury and the How I Met Your Mother alum is hopeful for an easy recovery.

The stars are stepping out for the latest The Matrix Resurrections premiere!

The stars are stepping out for the latest The Matrix Resurrections premiere!

Keri Russell hits the red carpet for the premiere of her new movie, Antlers, at Regal Essex Crossing on Monday (October 25) in New York City.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are having a blast at their event!

It has been seven years since Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka tied the knot and the couple is celebrating with sweet posts.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka welcomed the stars of the movie Everybody’s Talking About Jamie into the home for an incredible screening event this past weekend!

Neil Patrick Harris is having some fun with the paparazzi!

Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka hosted an outdoor movie screening at their home this weekend!

Neil Patrick Harris celebrated his two children that he has with husband, David Burtka. Neil is “so crazy proud” of his kids thriving in this new, progressive world we live in and living out their truth with having two fathers.

Neil Patrick Harris is celebrating David Burtka‘s birthday!

Neil Patrick Harris, 47, and husband David Burtka, 45, looked so in love during their latest outing! The two hunks enjoyed some fun under the sun at a beach in Miami, FL over the weekend and in addition to relaxing on lounge chairs, they passionately kissed. As David laid back in his chair looking at his phone, the actor couldn’t help but bend over and share the sweet smooching moment.

Neil Patrick Harris is showing his husband, David Burtka, some love on their anniversary. Harris took to Instagram to mark 17 years since the pair went on their first date.

Neil Patrick Harris is enjoying a quiet house!

Neil Patrick Harris discusses family life during an appearance on Thursday’s “Ellen DeGeneres Show”.

Neil Patrick Harris just revealed his husband David Burtka is recovering from an “intensive” spinal surgery! But in true comedic fashion, the parents are keeping their spirits high (pun totally intended) while capturing some of the best moments post-procedure.

Neil Patrick Harris shared on Instagram on Wednesday that Burtka underwent a seven-hour surgery, but all went according to plan.«David is recovering from spinal surgery. It was fairly intensive, took over seven hours, but he’s in good spirits and doing well,» Harris captioned a photo of Burtka in the hospital.

On the mend! Neil Patrick Harris shared an update after husband David Burtka went under the knife earlier this week.

David Burkta is on the mend after undergoing surgery.

Drew Barrymore is sharing the life-changing parenting advice she received from Neil Parick Harris’ husband David Burtka.

Drew Barrymore is opening up about the life-changing advice that she received from Neil Patrick Harris‘ husband David Burtka.

Neil Patrick Harris may be famous for acting, but his family with husband David Burtka and their two children Harper and Gideon is known for sporting the best Halloween costumes! When it comes to embracing themes — whether it was 2011’s Peter Pan or 2012’s The Wizard of Oz — for the family of four, All Hallows’ Eve is kind of their thing.