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6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kevin Costner Sued by Female Stunt Double for S*xual Harassment on Set of Horizon: Know All DEETS
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to s*xual harassment and r*pe. Kevin Costner finds himself in legal trouble after a female stunt double sued the actor and the producers of the Horizon film. Devyn LaBella revealed in the documents submitted in the court that she was subjected to an unscripted r*pe scene on the sets of the movie that was released in 2024. In the papers obtained by People Magazine, the stunt double mentioned that she was "the victim of a violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene directed by Kevin Costner." LaBella stated that she never consented to act in such a scene on screen and that the incident has left her with permanent trauma. Devyn worked as a stunt double for the actress Ella Hunt on the sets of the 100 million USD epic. Kevin Costner's attorneys respond to the stunt double's allegations Soon after LaBella accused Costner and the producers of s*xual harassment, the actor's attorneys responded to the claims and stated them to be baseless. The movie star's lawyer went on to call the stunt double a "serial accuser" and claimed that her statements have absolutely "no merit." In their statement about the accusations, the attorneys mentioned that the actor "always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously." Marty Singer also defended his client by stating, "The facts are clear and we are beyond confident that Kevin will prevail." LaBella filed the lawsuit on Tuesday and mentioned in her documents that she was hired to play the stunt double for Hunt. According to the SAG agreement, the stuntwoman was hired to be present in the physical as well as the action sequence as Hunt's replacement. However, as per the case filed, LaBella stated that any "last-minute requests for nudity or simulated s*x are not allowed by SAG and the film's producers are expected to give 48 hours' notice of any changes." She continued that even the performer is required to be informed about any kind of intimate scenes. As for the movie, Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2 wrapped filming in 2023 and was released a year later.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Stunt Performer Devyn LaBella Suing Kevin Costner?
Devyn LaBella has filed a lawsuit against Kevin Costner, drawing widespread attention. She accused him of directing a non-consensual and unscripted scene during the filming of Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2. The allegations have sparked controversy across the industry, leaving many wondering who LaBella is. Devyn LaBella is an experienced performer in Hollywood whose career spans stunt work, acting, and production. She has built an extensive resume in stunt work, contributing to a range of high-profile projects, including Barbie, The Rookie, 9-1-1, Yellowjackets, and LA's Finest. Her roles behind the scenes have included stunt doubling, coordination, and on-screen action performance. LaBella's career in front of the camera began at a young age. She made a memorable guest appearance as a child on Friends and has since taken on acting roles in shows such as American Horror Stories, CSI: Vegas, Quantum Leap, and After Lately, among others. Outside of film and television, she is also an athlete. LaBella previously competed as a gymnast, earning multiple California State Championship titles. She was also a Junior Olympian in track and field. In her personal life, LaBella married director and screenwriter Alex Goyette in March 2022. The couple has also collaborated professionally on the television series Aliwood. LaBella most recently made headlines after she filed a lawsuit against Kevin Costner on May 27, 2025. According to the complaint, LaBella, who was working as a stunt double for actress Ella Hunt on Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2, was forced into performing a non-consensual and unplanned rape scene on set. The incident allegedly took place on May 2, 2023, in Utah. According to LaBella, she was called in unexpectedly after Hunt declined to perform a newly added scene. Then, she was asked to perform the scene without explanation, rehearsal, or an intimacy coordinator, in violation of standard industry protocols. Kevin Costner has denied the accusations through his attorney Marty Singer, who stated that LaBella did not raise any concerns. Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon. The post Who Is Stunt Performer Devyn LaBella Suing Kevin Costner? appeared first on Mandatory.
