Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep is in hot water with fans following a comment that appeared to be insensitive towards diversity during the Berlin International Film Festival.

When asked during a press conference about the lack of diversity on the all-white judge's panel, Streep made a comment that is once again stirring the pot after endless controversy over the lack of any minority nominees in all four major acting categories during the upcoming Oscars.

"There is a core of humanity that travels right through every culture, and after all we're all from Africa originally. Berliners, we're all Africans really," she said. "This jury is evidence that at least women are included and in fact dominate this jury, and that's an unusual situation in bodies of people who make decisions. So I think that the Berlinale is ahead of the game."

However, the comments have backfired on Streep, with several criticizing her on social media because of it, calling her insensitive and racist:

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