Morgan Freeman said he believes Black History Month and the term “African American" are "insults."

While promoting his most recent role in Zach Braff’s A Good Person, Freeman told The Sunday Times that he takes issue the terms, saying: “Black History Month is an insult. You’re going to relegate my history to a month?"

Freeman also criticized the label of "African American," explaining can feel othering to Black people, as it implies they are different, lesser form of American. The actor added that he believes it showcases a reductive attitude toward African identity as well.

"‘African American’ is an insult. I don’t subscribe to that title. Black people have had different titles all the way back to the n-word, and I do not know how these things get such a grip, but everyone uses ‘African American’. What does it really mean? [That] most Black people in this part of the world are mongrels," Freeman said. "And you say Africa as if it’s a country, when it’s a continent, like Europe.”

Freeman's comments are reminiscent of those from Idris Elba in February, who told Esquire UK that he was no longer labelling himself as a "Black actor," as he felt it had put him "in a box" and limited his career's growth.

“As humans, we are obsessed with race,” Elba “And that obsession can really hinder people’s aspirations, hinder people’s growth. Racism should be a topic for discussion, sure. Racism is very real. But from my perspective, it’s only as powerful as you allow it to be. I stopped describing myself as a Black actor when I realized it put me in a box. We’ve got to grow. We’ve got to. Our skin is no more than that: it’s just skin."

Freeman concurred to a similar sentiment. When asked about a quote from fellow actor Denzel Washington, "I'm very proud to be Black, but Black is not all I am," Freeman said he's "in total agreement."

He said: "You can't define me that way."