Actress Kaley Cuoco earned a hearty internet thrashing for an Instagram post on Independence Day.

The controversial picture, featuring her dogs sitting on an American flag, was since deleted but not before a firestorm erupted on social media calling out the “Big Bang Theory” star.

Kaley Cuoco got Internet crushed for letting her dog sit on an American flag https://t.co/1kXZd1ve91 pic.twitter.com/DQ088GV9f4

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 6, 2016

The photo featured Cuoco’s three dogs, each sporting stars-and-stripes bandanas, and the caption:  “Thank you @the_pet_handler for taking care of the squad while im out of town! 4th of July pups!!!!!!!” Two of the dogs were sitting on an American flag placed on the ground.

The backlash on social media slammed the star for being disrespectful.

@Pixelfetish @barstoolsports Do you picnic at Arlington Cemetery or surf at Normandy beach? Don’t put the flag on the ground!

— Jeffrey Parker (@SeaWolv) July 6, 2016

@TMZ @fishwrapped….I am a disabled Vietnam veteran who is extremely disappointed with her.

— Eric Chambala (@EricChambala) July 5, 2016

People Are Pissed Because Kaley Cuoco Shared a Pic of Her Pup Sitting on the American Flag https://t.co/WaRIyYshhl pic.twitter.com/DjQ6cPsEgn

— Cosmopolitan (@Cosmopolitan) July 6, 2016

Cuoco eventually deleted the post and offered an apology.

I would like to comment on a photo I posted yesterday , that has caused lots of controversy. First off, please know, I have the utmost respect for my country. I am a proud American in every sense of the word. I understand the American flag stands for our freedom and represents American heroes , past and present. Yesterday I made a mistake by posting the picture that was taken of my sweet dogs posing on an American flag. I sincerely apologize to anyone that has been offended by my previous post. This is no way reflects my feelings toward what the American flag represents. Living in the public eye, can be extremely difficult at times. Every mistake and every imperfection is amplified. I am not perfect. I am a proud American, today, tomorrow, always. ?

A photo posted by @normancook on Jul 5, 2016 at 4:26pm PDT

Kaley Cuoco apologizes after being slammed for Instagram snap https://t.co/M6S6txESfe pic.twitter.com/NWRKrUAjsj

— Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) July 6, 2016

Kaley Cuoco pens apology after image of her dog sitting on an American flag sparks controversyhttps://t.co/qcRoMpJlEx

— FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) July 6, 2016

Kaley Cuoco deletes her controversial July 4th Instagram post and apologizes to her fans. https://t.co/fPxwTpdAv9 pic.twitter.com/KzexUzbwJu

— EntertainmentTonight (@etnow) July 6, 2016

The social media comments ranged from outright criticism to some wondering what all the fuss was about.

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@FoxNews @Fox411 She made money off this country, boo her and her dogs.

— Maw128 (@MaryAEmert) July 5, 2016

@FoxNews @Fox411 What the hell iswrong with her? #KaleyCuoco you just lost a fan.

— Nancy (@free2meetu) July 5, 2016

@FoxNews @Fox411 Wow, Hollywood is full of lefties, who made their millions in America and yet despise the country. She is just another one

— Gilbert Vega (@PrVega1844) July 5, 2016

@FoxNews @Fox411 Give her a break, it was the dog sitter who put the dogs on the flag blanket.

— Mtrhrn (@steve15171) July 5, 2016

@FoxNews @Fox411 And why are we upset over this. Good god people get offended easily.

— Johnny Mac (@Impalalover333) July 5, 2016

I’ve never cared less about anything than Kaley Cuoco’s dogs sitting on an American flag.

— Amy (@AmyLeighP) July 6, 2016

@foxandfriends Hollywood liberal does something stupid. apologies for being stupid, anyone surprised?

— WhenIsCollapse (@Americatires) July 6, 2016

@foxandfriends She’s compelled to apologize while #CarelessHillary lies, puts the nation at risk and still runs for Pres. U must be joking!

— BD (@buckeyebd) July 6, 2016

@FoxNews @Fox411 First the flag shouldn’t be on the floor, and 2nd, no person or Animal should be sitting on it. It is a respect issue.

— Bill Flynn (@flynbil1) July 5, 2016

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