Jimmy Kimmel is under fire after a resurfaced clip from a 2016 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" where he posed a question to Morgan Freeman that many viewers found offensive. The clip, which has been widely shared on social media, shows Kimmel asking Freeman about the origins of his distinctive voice.

"Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Is it something that you worked [on] or just from your family?" Kimmel inquired during the interview. Freeman, appearing puzzled, responded, "I don't even know what you mean." Kimmel then referenced Freeman's involvement in the 1970s children's TV show "The Electric Company," but quickly moved on from the topic.

Freeman, known for his iconic voice and extensive acting career, provided a straightforward answer: "I studied acting in school. At Los Angeles City College, I had a voice and diction instructor who was excellent. We learned to enunciate clearly and pronounce our final consonants." Kimmel responded jokingly, "So you actually learned something in college? I learned how to drink beer out of a funnel."

The interaction has sparked significant criticism online. Many social media users expressed their disapproval of Kimmel's question, perceiving it as condescending and offensive. "Would he ask a white person that question?" one commenter asked on Instagram. Another added, "That voice is recognizable for everyone in the world."

Some viewers went further, questioning Kimmel's conduct. "Is anyone else finding the host condescending and offensive?" one user wrote. Another commented, "Did Jimmy Kimmel just compliment a black man for being articulate?"

As of now, Kimmel has not responded to the backlash. The incident has reignited discussions about the appropriateness and sensitivity of questions posed to guests on talk shows, particularly when it comes to race and cultural background.

In other news related to Freeman, the 87-year-old actor recently addressed an issue involving the unauthorized use of his voice. Earlier this month, Freeman shut down a TikTok content creator who used his voice without permission. The creator, known as Justine, had posted videos claiming a familial connection to Freeman and used an AI-generated version of his voice to enhance her credibility.

Freeman expressed his gratitude to fans who alerted others about the misuse of his voice. In a social media update on June 28, he thanked his supporters for their vigilance in uncovering the deception. "I am grateful to my fans for their support and for exposing the unauthorized use of my voice," Freeman said.