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Kevin Spacey acknowledges being 'handsy'

The two-time Oscar winner confronts his past behavior of "pushing boundaries" and its consequences in an interview with Piers Morgan.

by  Adi Nirman
Published on  06-13-2024 01:00
Last modified: 06-13-2024 15:47
Kevin Spacey acknowledges being 'handsy'Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Kevin Spacey arrives at the 71st annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York, June 11, 2017. | Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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In a rare and emotionally charged interview, actor Kevin Spacey openly addressed his past behavior, acknowledging that he had been "pushing boundaries" and admitting to being overly physical with people. The two-time Oscar winner, whose career came to a grinding halt after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced in 2017, spoke candidly with Piers Morgan for his "Uncensored" program.

Kevin Spacey breaks down as he tells Piers Morgan he's lost his home and now owes 'many millions' in legal bills.

Watch the full interview at 8pm (UK) on YouTube 👇

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— Piers Morgan Uncensored (@PiersUncensored) June 11, 2024

During the interview aired on June 11, the 64-year-old actor broke down in tears, revealing that he is on the brink of bankruptcy and will lose his Baltimore home due to the immense legal debt he has accrued. This admission sheds light on the personal and professional consequences Spacey has faced in the wake of the allegations.

The accusations against Spacey began in Oct. 2017 when actor Anthony Rapp claimed that Spacey had made a sexual advance toward him when Rapp was just 14 years old and Spacey was 26. This allegation proved to be the catalyst for Spacey's fall from grace, as he was swiftly fired from his starring role in the acclaimed Netflix series "House of Cards" and found himself at the center of the #MeToo movement.

In the years that followed, Spacey faced multiple legal battles, including charges of groping an 18-year-old at a Massachusetts bar in 2016, which were later dropped when the accuser refused to testify. Additionally, Rapp sued Spacey for sexual assault and sexual battery in 2020, but Spacey was found not liable on all counts in a federal civil court two years later.

Last year, Spacey was acquitted in a UK court of sexually assaulting four men during his tenure as the artistic director of London's Old Vic Theatre between 2004 and 2013. However, he faces a civil trial in the UK next year after being sued by a man claiming Spacey sexually assaulted him.

During the interview with Morgan, Spacey acknowledged his "bad behavior" and admitted to "touching someone sexually in a way that I didn't know at the time they didn't want." When challenged by Morgan on the term "groping," Spacey stated, "I personally, I have caressed people. I have been gentle with people. That is the way that I am."

Spacey further expressed his understanding of the power dynamics at play, stating, "Recognizing that, understanding that and making a vow that that will never happen again for the rest of my life. I will never behave in the ways that I did previously, ever."

The actor also revealed that in the aftermath of the 2017 allegations, there were "a couple of times when it was very dark and when I was at my lowest," highlighting the personal toll the controversies have taken on his life.

As Spacey continues to navigate the legal and personal challenges before him, this interview offers a glimpse into his efforts to confront his past actions and their consequences, while striving to chart a path forward in an industry that once celebrated his talents.

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