Baltimore, Maryland – Actor Kevin Spacey recently opened up in a new interview where he admitted to past behavior of being “too handsy”. Spacey, 64, shared with interviewer Piers Morgan about pushing boundaries and the repercussions of such actions that led to allegations of inappropriate behavior in 2017.
The actor, known for winning Oscars for his roles in American Beauty and The Usual Suspects, has faced legal battles in recent years. In 2021, Spacey was found not guilty of sexual assault charges in London and had a sexual assault lawsuit against him dismissed in 2022 by a US court. Despite these legal victories, he is currently involved in a civil trial over allegations of sexual assault from 2008.
During the interview on the Piers Morgan Uncensored YouTube channel, Spacey addressed the accusations and described his actions as “bad, bad, bad behavior”. When asked to explain what he meant by “pushing the boundaries”, Spacey expressed regret for not recognizing when his behavior was unwanted, stating that he would not refer to it as groping.
The discussion delved into the potential criminality of his actions, with Spacey asserting that he believed in being gentle and that consent is vital in all interactions. He acknowledged the importance of communication and recognizing cues from others to ensure that interactions are consensual.
Spacey’s career faced a significant setback following the emergence of multiple allegations of misconduct, leading to his firing from the Netflix series House of Cards and reshooting of scenes in the film All the Money in the World. Despite denials and legal victories, fresh allegations surfaced in a 2021 documentary, Spacey Unmasked, where actors Ruari Cannon and Danny De Lillo accused Spacey of inappropriate behavior.
In response to the documentary, a group of Hollywood stars, including Sharon Stone, Stephen Fry, and Liam Neeson, advocated for Spacey’s return to acting. Stone, in an interview with the Telegraph, expressed excitement at the prospect of seeing Spacey back at work, referring to him as a “genius”.
The Old Vic Theatre in London, where Spacey served as artistic director from 2004 to 2015, conducted an investigation into allegations of misconduct during his tenure. Despite no formal complaints or findings of fact, the theater acknowledged the claims of inappropriate conduct. Spacey revealed that his home in Baltimore is facing foreclosure due to mounting legal bills from the various legal battles he has been embroiled in.