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The Star
5 days ago
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- The Star
Kevin Costner sued by stunt performer over unscripted rape scene
FILE - Kevin Costner arrives at the 15th Governors Awards on Nov. 17, 2024, at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) Kevin Costner was sued Tuesday by Ella Hunt's stunt double for allegedly forcing her to act in an unscripted and violent rape scene in the unreleased second part of his 'Horizon' saga. Devyn LaBella is seeking a jury trial as she accuses 70-year-old Costner — who starred in, directed and co-wrote Horizon: An American Saga — of sexual discrimination, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, failure to remedy/prevent discrimination and harassment, retaliation, interference with the exercise of civil rights, intentional infliction of distress and breach of contract, according to the complaint obtained by Variety . LaBella, 34, claims in her suit that, on May 2, 2023, she 'was the victim of a violent unscripted, unscheduled rape scene,' directed by the Yellowstone star. LaBella says she suffered 'permanent trauma' and that her career came 'to an abrupt halt.' 'For the first several weeks, Ms LaBella professionally performed her stunts without incident. However, this experience changed dramatically. Due to its very physical nature, Defendants informed Ms LaBella she would be doubling for the majority of a scripted, aggressive and intimate rape scene between Ms Hunt's character 'Juliette' and 'Sig,' played by Douglas Smith,' reads the complaint. On May 2, a day after the scene in question went off with protocols in place, Costner allegedly 'asked Ms. LaBella to 'stand in' for Ms Hunt to 'line up [a] shot'' in the rape scene that was added impromptu, in violation of SAG-AFTRA protocol, and featuring the character Birke, played by '6'2″, 220lbs.' Roger Ivens. Though it 'was not within the scope of her role as a stunt double,' LaBella 'agreed to help,' though she was allegedly unaware Hunt 'walked off the set, refusing to do the scene.' Though LaBella's intimacy scenes required an intimacy coordinator's presence — as an extension of Hunt's own contract — the complaint states that, 'Crucially, no arrangements were made for Ms Chaney or any other intimacy coordinator to be present during filming' of the new shots. The complaint says Costner was present throughout the filming of the scene and 'very 'hands on" and was either involved in or fully aware of every single thing going on. 'Without proper notice, consent, preparation, or appropriate safeguard measures in place, such as the project's intimacy coordinator being called in, Defendant Costner directed Mr Ivens to repeatedly perform a violent simulated rape on Ms LaBella,' the lawsuit alleges. 'There was no escaping the situation, and all Ms LaBella could do was wait for the nightmare to end. … She experienced shock, embarrassment and humiliation while attempting to process the situation.' After alleging sexual harassment on set, LaBella was not hired to return for the third instalment of the film series, which started filming in early 2024, per the complaint. She says that though she was previously regularly hired for the stunt coordinator's projects, he has not brought her on to anything since. LaBella says she filed complaints with the California Civil Rights Division in February 2024 and again in November. The pre- and post-Civil War epic, Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1, hit theatres in June. After dismal box office numbers, the second installment — planned for August 2024 — was pulled from theatrical slates. The third and fourth chapters have not yet been scheduled. The Daily News has reached out to a representative for Costner for additional comment. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tall order for grocery run as Angelina Jolie's son Knox has growth spurt
's son Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt filled a tall order as he helped her with some shopping this week. Growing fast, the 16-year-old now looms over his mom - as was seen during their grocery run on Thursday. Angelina, 49, and Knox were spotted at Lazy Acres Natural Market in LA's trendy Los Feliz neighborhood. Knox was clutching a to-go container and pushing a grocery cart filled with three paper bags, one of which had a French baguette sticking out. He appears to have experienced a growth spurt since escorting Angelina to the 15th Governors Awards in LA on November 17 and now appears as tall as his father, Brad Pitt, who reportedly stands 5ft11in. Jolie still has primary custody of her only remaining underage children - Knox and his fraternal twin sister Vivienne - with the 61-year-old actor, and they finalized their divorce on Christmas Day. Five of Angelina and Brad's kids appear to be estranged from him including his daughters - Zahara, 20; Shiloh, turning 19 on May 27; and Vivienne - who have all publicly dropped 'Pitt' from their names. Brad reportedly got into a physical altercation with his son Maddox, 23; aboard a private jet in 2016 and his son Pax, 21; called him a 'world-class a**hole' and a 'despicable person' in an explosive Instagram rant revealed by 'None of my children want to be in front of the camera at this time,' Angelina told GMA on November 21. 'They're quite private. Shiloh's extremely private. They weren't born with privacy, right? So I hope they can have that as they grow.' Up & away: Knox appeared to have experienced a growth spurt since escorting Angelina to the 15th Governors Awards in LA on November 17 Hollywood star: The high school junior appears to have grown as tall as his famous father Brad Pitt (pictured December 5), who reportedly stands at 5ft11in Former couple: Jolie still has primary custody of her only remaining underage children - Knox and his fraternal twin sister Vivienne - with the 61-year-old Wolfs producer-star, and they finalized their divorce on Christmas Day (pictured in 2015) Rocky relations: Five of the Maria actress and Brad's kids appear to be estranged from him including his daughters - Zahara (L, pictured in 2021), 20; Shiloh (R), turning 19 on May 27; and Vivienne - who've all publicly dropped his surname Pitt from their names Nasty: Pitt reportedly got into a physical altercation with his son Maddox, 23; aboard a private jet in 2016 and his son Pax, 21; called him a 'world-class a**hole' and a 'despicable person' in an explosive Instagram rant (pictured)
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Angelina Jolie's son Knox, 16, towers over her after growing to same height as estranged father Brad Pitt
's son Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt towered over her during a grocery trip to Lazy Acres Natural Market in LA's trendy Los Feliz neighborhood on Thursday. The 49-year-old Oscar winner rocked her signature all-black attire while the 16-year-old boy sported a 'Little Tokyo' T-shirt with cargo khakis. Knox was clutching a to-go container and pushing a grocery cart filled with three paper bags, one of which had a French baguette sticking out. Jolie-Pitt appeared to have experienced a growth spurt since escorting Angelina to the 15th Governors Awards in LA on November 17. The high school junior appears to have grown as tall as his famous father Brad Pitt, who reportedly stands at 5ft11in. Jolie still has primary custody of her only remaining underage children - Knox and his fraternal twin sister Vivienne - with the 61-year-old Wolfs producer-star, and they finalized their divorce on Christmas Day. Five of the Maria actress and Brad's kids appear to be estranged from him including his daughters - Zahara, 20; Shiloh, turning 19 on May 27; and Vivienne - who've all publicly dropped his surname Pitt from their names. Pitt reportedly got into a physical altercation with his son Maddox, 23; aboard a private jet in 2016 and his son Pax, 21; called him a 'world-class a**hole' and a 'despicable person' in an explosive Instagram rant revealed by Angelina Jolie's son Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt towered over her during a grocery trip to Lazy Acres Natural Market in LA's trendy Los Feliz neighborhood on Thursday
