Ali Larter speaks after the allegations from her Heroes Fellow Leonard Roberts came to light.

“I am just saddened to hear of Leonard Roberts’ experience Heroes I was shocked when I read his understanding of our relationship, which does not quite match my memory and experience on the show, ”the actress said in a statement to TV Line. “I respect Leonard as an artist and I appreciate him or anyone who uses their voice and platform. I apologize for any role I played in his painful experience during that time and wish him and his family the best. ”

If you’ve missed it, Roberts – who played DL Hawkins in the black, hit NBC drama – publicly with a long article Variety On Wednesday, the team blamed the conflict with Larter and the lack of diversity behind the curtain. Heroes After a season. “And the script DL [Larter’s character] Nicky had an unstable relationship – not long before he imitated art life, ”Roberts wrote, describing an incident where Larter complained about a bedroom scene with him, but“ apparently no problem ”with Adrian Pasdar, who is filming a seduction scene. “I couldn’t help but wonder if running was a factor,” Roberts added.

Roberts said the series’ creator, Tim Kring, had been told at the beginning of Season 2 that he would be killed because of the “Ali Larter situation” and that both had “no chemistry”. Commented that there were no black writers Heroes During the “especially weird” photoshoot, all the black cast members were pushed back and forth.

Kring said in a statement Variety: “Looking back now, 14 years later, considering the very different lens I see in the world today, I realize that the lack of diversity at the highest levels of staff may have caused Leonard to experience the lack of sensitivity he describes. . I am committed to improving this issue in all the projects I pursue. I remember Leonard fondly and wish him well. ”

Larter recently starred in Fox Pitch Of ABC The Rookie, And set to star in it Sides, An upcoming Fox comedy series about a 40-year-old mother who pursues her desire to become a pro football cheerleader.