( CNN ) Another controversy has erupted from the press tour for the soon-to-be-blockbuster Marvel 's `` Avengers : Age of Ultron . '' After Robert Downey Jr. walked out on an interview , his co-stars Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner found themselves in hot water Wednesday over comments they made in a similar junket interview . When asked by Digital Spy about the character Black Widow 's flirtations with the other superheroes , Renner responded `` She 's a slut , '' and Evans , laughing , added that she is a `` complete whore . '' Joking or not , fans on social media did n't take it lightly . By Thursday , both actors apologized . CNN obtained a statement from Renner saying , `` I am sorry that this tasteless joke about a fictional character offended anyone . It was not meant to be serious in any way . Just poking fun during an exhausting and tedious press tour . '' Evans also released a statement : `` Yesterday we were asked about the rumors that Black Widow wanted to be in a relationship with both Hawkeye and Captain America . We answered in a very juvenile and offensive way that rightfully angered some fans . I regret it and sincerely apologize . '' Many on social media accepted his apology , but thoughts on Renner were mixed . With one week left until its release , the `` Avengers '' might want to steer clear of controversy from here on out .
Chris ##son and ##rew Renner get in hot water after a joke made about ` ` whore '' ` ` Widow . Renner called Scarlett Johansson 's character a ` ` slut '' and subsequently referred to her as a ` ` whore '' The actors issued an apology on Thursday .