Jessica Simpson has sparked a race row.

Jessica Simpson has sparked a race row.

Jessica Simpson has sparked a race row.
The singer-and-actress outraged the Native American community by using a
racial stereotype in an interview.
When asked if she would take back the expensive speedboat she bought for her
now ex-boyfriend Tony Romo, Jessica reportedly told gossip website TMZ: "I'm
not an Indian giver.”
The phrase refers to someone who gives a gift and then takes it back. It is
said to be based on the stereotype that Native American people are
untrustworthy.
But Jacqueline L. Pata, executive director of the National Congress of
American Indians, has defended Jessica, claiming many people did not
understand the racist meaning of the term.
She said: "Most people flippantly use the comment 'Indian giver' without
realising its true meaning. Jessica's comment provides us with a good chance
to educate people not to stereotype Native Americans by using a comment that
is both incorrect in the way most people use it, and culturally insensitive
to Native people."
Meanwhile, Jessica has reportedly been "devastated" by claims Tony was
having an "emotional affair" with another woman in the months before the
couple split.
Jessica reportedly introduced Tony to Natalie Smith backstage at one of her
concerts in February and Tony has been accused of sending the girl "flirty
texts" since.
A friend of Natalie's said: "Natalie and Tony are not officially dating, but
they are having an intimate relationship."
There has been speculation Jessica - who was dumped by Tony earlier this
month - would turn to former husband Nick Lachey for support, but Nick has
denied he is planning to rekindle his romance with her.
Jessica's former boyfriend John Mayer has also insisted he would "never"
consider reuniting with the blonde beauty.