What has Kevin Spacey done to his face? Disgraced actor sparks plastic surgery rumors at Cannes
Kevin Spacey has sparked plastic surgery rumors as he made an appearance during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival this week.
The disgraced actor, 65 - who sparked outrage for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award just months after fresh sexual abuse allegations - could be seen posing with an award at the Better World Fund Gala Dinner on Tuesday.
He accepted the honor for Excellence in Film and Television, although the gala is not an official part of the annual French film festival.
As Spacey walked the red carpet at the event, he looked noticeably different with a taught, plump face.
The House Of Cards alum donned a classic black suit as well as a white dress shirt and dark purple bowtie.
The last time Kevin stopped by the Cannes Film Festival was nearly 10 years earlier while promoting his 2016 movie The Awakening.
It comes two years after the actor was cleared of sexual assault allegations against four men during a U.K. trial in 2023.
However, earlier this year in February the star was hit with another sexual abuse claim by Ruari Cannon and also two organizations connected to the Old Vic Theatre in London.
Before the gala officially commenced on Tuesday, Spacey expressed: 'I've heard from so many of my friends, colleagues and co-stars in the last week since this award was announced that I feel surrounded by support,' per Reuters.
In regards to making a comeback in the industry, he also told reporters, 'I'm glad to be working.'
The Oscar winner garnered a Lifetime Achievement Award at Cannes for his 'impact on cinema in the arts.'
Kevin was 'recognized not only for his decades of artistic brilliance but also his enduring impact on cinema and the arts,' according to a statement made by the fund.
The gala is not an official part of the French film festival but the Carlton Hotel plays host to much of the activities during the prestigious event in Cannes.
Since 2017, more than 30 men have accused the two-time Oscar-winning actor of sexual assault or inappropriate behavior, which led to Netflix axing his role on House of Cards.
In regards to making a comeback in the industry, he also told reporters, 'I'm glad to be working'; seen above in House Of Cards
In July 2023, the American Beauty star was found not guilty of assaulting four men after a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court, in one of the UK's most high-profile #MeToo trials.
The decision to celebrate Spacey by Better World Fund, a charity which aims to make a 'positive impact on the world,' has sparked outrage, with many calling it a 'disgrace' to the MeToo movement.
One person on X wrote: 'Abusive men in our society are never "cancelled" - honestly losing my mind Cannes.'
Another added: 'Cannes sh**s the bed every year. Their commitment to being the worst festival and a safe haven for men who belong in hell is unmatched.'
While one person wrote: 'Kevin Spacey, Ezra Miller, Shia Labeouf and every other Hollywood abuser known to mankind prancing around Cannes but somehow nude and voluminous dresses were the real problem.'
It comes months after the actor was hit with another sexual abuse claim, court records show - 18 months after he was cleared of a series of criminal charges.
Ruari Cannon is suing Mr Spacey at the High Court, as well as two organizations connected to the Old Vic Theatre in London.
Dushal Mehta, of law firm Fieldfisher, confirmed that he had issued a claim on behalf of Mr Cannon, and also said that he had waived his anonymity in the claim.
No details of the allegations involved are currently available.
Spacey was previously acquitted in criminal proceedings of several sexual offences alleged by four men between 2001 and 2013.
One of the men, who cannot be identified, has also sued Mr Spacey over his claims he was sexually assaulted by the actor and suffered 'psychiatric damage', which the actor denies.
The actor has denied all allegations of inappropriate behavior and criminal wrongdoing.
Spacey's Academy Awards were for best supporting actor for The Usual Suspects in 1996 and best actor in 2000 for American Beauty, which also secured him a Bafta for leading actor.
Last April, the actor appeared to dismiss claims of inappropriate behavior in Channel 4's documentary as he praised the men in the show for their 'great acting.'
The two-part series came nine months after Spacey was cleared of nine sexual assault charges and looked at fresh claims against him made by several men, 'almost all of whom have never spoken before.'
It is said to take a 'forensic look at a man who was once one of the most admired and respected actors in the world.'
But Kevin seemed to disregard the show as a work of fiction in a statement given to entertainment magazine Variety.
He said: 'I'm honored to be starring in my first film with Warner Brothers in many years. I hope the Academy takes note of some of the great acting by the lesser-known cast.'
In May 2024, he thanked his fellow actors for defending him amidst the sexual abuse allegations.
A raft of A-listers - including Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone - rallied around the Oscar-winning star to call for an end to his 'seven-year exile.'
The American Beauty actor went on NewsNation with Chris Cuomo to express his gratitude for the support he received from colleagues.
'I'm enormously gratified that friends of mine who reached out to me and that I've been speaking to for your years now have been motivated by this documentary that was put out.'
Fresh allegations were made against him in the Channel 4 bombshell documentary - and Spacey accused the broadcaster of ' having an agenda' in deciding to go ahead with airing its two-part film, Spacey Unmasked.
The documentary featured previously unheard testimonies about the actor's alleged inappropriate behavior.
In an interview with former GB News presenter Dan Wootton, he commented on claims made in the Channel 4 documentary.
While accepting he may at times have behaved inappropriately in the past, he denied his behavior was illegal.
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