Egyptian Actress Jouri Baker Faces Backlash Over Statements on Marriage of People with Disabilities

Controversy erupted after Egyptian actress Jouri Baker’s remarks about marriage of people with disabilities coincided with the wedding of activist Sama Rami, prompting an apology and a formal complaint.

• Jouri Baker's statements drew widespread criticism on social media, coinciding with the wedding of activist Sama Rami, who has Down syndrome, to Adham Tamer, who is on the autism spectrum.
• Baker issued an apology on her official accounts, stating her comments were not intended to offend and congratulating the couple.
• Sama Rami’s mother, Suzanne Tal'at, filed a complaint with the Actors' Syndicate against Baker, accusing her of seeking media attention and marring her daughter’s wedding.
• Actor Karim El-Husseini criticized Baker’s remarks, calling for more responsibility when discussing sensitive social issues.