Jeffrey Tambor recently announced that he will no longer return to more episodes of Transparent. While speaking with Deadline, Tambor said that the atmosphere on the set of the hit Amazon original series has become “politicized” ever since he was accused of sexual misconduct. “Playing Maura Pfefferman on ‘Transparent’ has been one of the greatest privileges… (more…)
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Jeffrey Tambor Exits From ‘Transparent’ Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims
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Transparent’s Jeffrey Tambor accused of sexual harassment
Transparent star, Jeffrey Tambor is facing allegations of sexual harassment after two women come forward.
The star of one of Amazon’s biggest hits, Transparent, has been accused of the sexual harassment of two women. Jeffrey Tambor who has starred in the hit since its debut denies the allegations saying he’s “never been a predator — ever”.
Trans actor Trace Lysette, who appeared as the yoga instructor in the series, told Deadline that Tambor had pressed his body against hers in a sexual way.
Lysette said in her statement that Amazon should, “remove the problem and let the show go on.”
Answering to the allegations Tambor said,
“For the past four years, I’ve had the huge privilege — and huge responsibility – of playing Maura Pfefferman, a transgender woman, in a show that I know has had an enormous, positive impact on a community that has been too long dismissed and misunderstood,
“Now I find myself accused of behaviour that any civilized person would condemn unreservedly.
“I know I haven’t always been the easiest person to work with. I can be volatile and ill-tempered, and too often I express my opinions harshly and without tact. But I have never been a predator – ever. I am deeply sorry if any action of mine was ever misinterpreted by anyone as being sexually aggressive or if I ever offended or hurt anyone. But the fact is, for all my flaws, I am not a predator and the idea that someone might see me in that way is more distressing than I can express.”
Investigation Already Open
The fresh allegation comes after Amazon had already opened an investigation on Tambor’s alleged behaviour when his former assistant Van Barnes alleged that he had made unwelcomed lewd and suggestive remarks to her.
Amazon said that the investigation was on-going.
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George Takei Regrets Playing ‘Naughty Gay Grandpa
People have all done embarrassing things in the past that they would rather forget or do over, and “Star Trek” star George Takei is no exception. However, the actor’s embarrassing encounter holds more weight now especially since he was accused of sexual assault by former male model Scott R. (more…)
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George Takei responds to sexual groping claims as “personally painful”
George Takei has hit back at comments made by Scott R. Brunton that he sexually assaulted him in 1981.
The Star Trek legend George Takei has made a statement following on from allegations made by a former model, Scott R. Brunton that he groped him in 1981.
Taking to Twitter Takei said,
I’m writing to respond to the accusations made by Scott R. Bruton. I want to assure you all that I am as shocked and bewildered at these claims as you must feel reading them.
The events he describes back in the 1980s simply did not occur, and I do not know why he has claimed them now. I have wracked my brain to ask if I remember Mr. Brunton, and I cannot say I do.
But I do take these claims very seriously, and I wanted to provide my response thoughtfully and not out of the moment.
Right now it is a he said / he said situation, over alleged events nearly 40 years ago. But those that know me understand that non-consensual acts are so antithetical to my values and my practices, the very idea that someone would accuse me of this is quite personally painful.
Brad, who is 100 percent beside me on this, as my life partner of more than 30 years and now my husband, stands fully by my side. I cannot tell you how vital it has been to have his unwavering support and love in these difficult times.
Thanks to many of you for all the kind words and trust. It means so much to us. Yours in gratitude, George
Brunton made an accusation, which was published by The Hollywood Reporter. THEGAYUK.com reached out Mr Brunton for comment.
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Gary Goddard “unequivocally” denies molestation allegation
Gary Goddard’s spokesperson has said that allegations made by actor Anthony Edwards are “false”.
Former director and Broadway producer Gary Goddard’s spokesperson, Sam Singer, has denied that the Hollywood exec molested actor Anthony Edwards when the ER actor was just 12 years old.
Writing for Medium, Edwards claimed that Goddard had molested him when he was a pre-teen. In his essay he said,
“I was molested by Goddard, my best friend was raped by him — and this went on for years. The group of us, the gang, stayed quiet.”
Goddard’s spokesman, Sam Singer said,
“As to the allegations that Mr. Edwards made in his post today, I can unequivocally deny them on Gary’s behalf.
“Gary first met Anthony more than 40 years ago. Gary was a mentor, teacher and a friend to Anthony, which makes this story all the more disturbing to him.”
He continued: “Gary played an important role in helping start Anthony’s acting career and acted as his personal manager. He has nothing but the greatest respect for Anthony as a person. Gary is saddened by the false allegations.”
Goddard himself has not issued a statement on social media.
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Fans are demanding that George Takei answer to groping allegations
George Takei’s own community of fans are demanding that the actor answer to the allegations of groping.
George Takei’s silence on an alleged sexual harassment claim brought by former model and actor Scott R Brunton has got his Facebook community vexed.
The community, which has around 10 million users on Facebook have been asking George to make a statement on the claim, in which Brunton says he found himself being groped by the Star Trek legend in 1981 when he was 23 and Takei was in his early 40s, after passing out in the actor’s home.
Since the allegations dropped in The Hollywood Reporter, Takei has seemingly remained offline and his rep said that she was unable to contact him.
Fans on the platform have been discussing the claims for hours since the allegations came to light. Many are asking Takei to make a statement.
Whilst others warned that a “Witch hunt” would begin.
Others questioned silence coming from the Takei camp
Others wanted the actor to know that they still loved him.
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Star Trek actor accused of groping actor in 1981
Star Trek star, George Takei has been accused of groping an actor in 1981.
Outspoken LGBT+ advocate and Star Trek icon George Takei has been accused of groping a 23-year-old model and actor, Scott R. Brunton in 1981.
Brunton spoke out against Takei to The Hollywood Reporter.
Brunton alleges that after a few drinks at Takei’s home in California, in the early 80s, he fell asleep on a bean bag chair and when he awoke he found his trousers were around his ankles and claims Takei, who was 43 or 44 at the time, was groping him.
Speaking of the incident he told THR, “‘No. I don’t want to do this.” and I pushed him off and he said, ‘OK, fine.’ And I said I am going to go and he said, ‘If you feel you must. You’re in no condition to drive.’ I said, ‘I don’t care I want to go.’ So I managed to get my pants up and compose myself and I was just shocked. I walked out and went to my car until I felt well enough to drive home, and that was that.”
THR reached out to Takei’s rep, Julia Buchwald, who was unable to reach her client for comment when the story broke and said that Takei was travelling to Japan and Austraila and was not available for comment.
When asked why Brunton was able to allege these activities now, he revealed that he felt that following the Harvey Weinstein allegations his voice would be heard. He said in the past that he felt no one would believe him and that it was “my word against his”.
However, when Takei spoke out against Spacey during the Rapp allegations, when actor Anthony Rapp claimed that Kevin Space made “sexual advances” to him when he was just 14, Brunton felt it was time to come forward.
Out of all of this Brunton says he is only looking for an apology saying, “I don’t want anything from him but an apology,
“I am sure he’ll disown all this, I don’t know, maybe not.”
We’ll update when and if George Takei makes a statement about these allegations.
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Kevin Spacey is replaced in Ridley Scott film
Kevin Spacey is to be replaced by Christopher Plummer in Ridley Scott’s police drama, All the Money in the World.
Disgraced actor, Kevin Spacey is to be replaced in the Ridley Scott drama, All the Money in the World. Instead, veteran actor, Christopher Plummer will step in joining Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Williams (pictured). The crew of All the Money in the World are apparently rushing to reshoot scenes with Plummer instead of Spacey.
According to a source, Sony Tristar are still planning to release the drama on the 22nd December.
The House Of Cards actor has found his career in free fall after Star Trek: Discovery actor Anthony Rapp accused him of “sexual advances” when Rapp was just a teenager in New York, three decades ago.
Since the allegations, Spacey has been ousted by Netflix and the once jewel in the crowd show House of Cards, saw its production shuttered
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Icon, Mariah Carey stands accused of sexual harassment
Mariah Carey Accused of Sexual Harassment
Gay icon Mariah Carey has found herself accused of sexual harassment from a former bodyguard, who also claims that she owes him money.
TMZ reported that Michael Anello has accused Carey of harassment and denigrating him whilst he was in her employ from 2015 to May 2017. He alleges that Carey called him “a skinhead, a Nazi and a white supremacist”.
Anello, CEO of Anello Security & Consulting, says that the pop star owes him unpaid bills of $200,000. TMZ claims it obtained copies of the draft lawsuit.
The security professional also alleges that during a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Carey requested help to move luggage. During the task, he says the singer was wearing a “sheer negligee” that was open. He says there was no physical contact.
He also alleges in his draft lawsuit that she committed “sexual acts with the intent that they be viewed by Anello.”
Carey’s reps “have no information on the sexual harassment claim,” TMZ said, but they have agreed to pay some invoices.
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Kevin Spacey checks into sex addicts rehab
Due to licensing this article must be read on our webite“House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey is finally taking a step towards the right direction as he checked into Meadows, a medical centre in Wickenburg, in the hopes of curing his sex addiction. This move came after Spacey was accused by several individuals of sexual misconduct, which cost him his job in the Netflix political series as well as several other films. (more…)
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Kevin Spacey Fired From ‘House Of Cards’
Due to licensing this article must be read on our websiteGoodbye, Frank Underwood. Netflix and Media Rights Capital (MRC) have decided to give Kevin Spacey the boot from “House of Cards” in light of the many sexual allegations that have been hurled against him over the past month. (more…)