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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean Penn, 64, Sparks Concern After Recent Appearance
Actor Sean Penn was a guest on the May 12 episode of the Louis Theroux Podcast and a video clip from the show was shared on X. "Sean Penn in the house! Or rather, me in Sean Penn's house! The Hollywood acting legend and adventurer invited me up to his Malibu hideaway to talk Trump, Zelenskyy, Jack Nicholson, Madonna, punching photographers, jail time, smoking, and much more. It was a big thrill to do, only our second LTP 'field interview' and our first in America," Theroux captioned a post on May 13. Social media users were quick to notice that Penn had a cut on his nose and his hair — all white — was somewhat disheveled. "Dude seriously looks not well. Life has been rough on him and he seems miserable," one person wrote. "He looks rough," someone else said. "Gandalf is going through some hard times right now," a third comment read. "How long do I have to watch before you ask him how he hurt his nose?" a fourth X user asked. Penn didn't address his apparent face injury, but he did discuss the accusations that Woody Allen molested daughter Dylan Farrow when she was 7. "I am not aware of any clinical psychologist or psychiatrist or anyone I've ever heard talk or spoken to around the subject of pedophilia that in 80 years of life, there's accusations of it happening only once," he said on the podcast. "And when people try to associate what were his, let's say, much younger girlfriends, right or wrong is not the conversation here, but post-puberty, consensual stuff is to me a different conversation," he continued. "So, I just think that whatever is the worst of people's suspicions about him, just check him with the facts separate from the moment and the movement and all. Who benefited from that? Let's just take a second. That's all I'm saying. I see he's not proven guilty, so I take him as innocent, and I would work with him in a heartbeat," he added.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean Penn expresses doubt about Woody Allen sex abuse allegations: ‘WHO BENEFITTED FROM THAT?'
Sean Penn weighed in on Woody Allen's alleged sexual abuse of adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, and said he would happily collaborate with the director again. 'I'd work with him in a heartbeat — if it was the right thing,' Penn said on Tuesday's episode of the Louis Theroux Podcast. Penn starred alongside Samantha Morton, Uma Thurman and Anthony LaPaglia in the 1999 musical comedy Sweet and Lowdown, which Allen wrote and directed. Theroux asked the two-time Oscar winner whether he thought the 89-year-old filmmaker had 'a bad rap.' Penn replied: 'With these things, I don't know anyone well enough to say, '100%, this didn't happen, that didn't happen.'' He added: 'The stories are mostly told by people that I wouldn't trust with a dime. It just seems so heavily weighted in that way.' Penn scoffed when Theroux pointed out that it was both Dylan, 39, and her journalist brother, Ronan Farrow, who made the allegations, which were initiated by their mother, Mia Farrow.. 'Well, you gave him that title, not me. But yes, Ronan Farrow,' Penn snapped, prompting Theroux to point out that Ronan 'writes for the New Yorker' and is 'quite respected.' Penn admitted that he is 'an ignoramus,' but noted, 'I am not aware of any clinical psychologist or psychiatrist or anyone I've ever heard talk or spoken to around the subject of pedophilia that in 80 years of life, there's accusations of it happening only once.' In 1992, Dylan alleged that her adoptive father had molested her when she was seven, though he has long denied any accusations of sexual abuse and was never charged. Allen responded that Mia concocted the allegation after they broke up and he started dating her other adopted daughter, Soon-Yi Previn — whom he married in 1997. Dylan has maintained her story for decades. She first went public in 2014 with an open letter in the New York Times. Four years later, following sex abuse allegations involving the now-convicted Harvey Weinstein, Dylan penned an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times asking, 'Why has the #MeToo revolution spared Woody Allen?' The Dead Man Walking star suggested the general public 'check him with the facts separate from the moment and the (#MeToo) movement and all.' Penn asked: 'Who benefitted from that? Let's just take a second. That's all I'm saying.' The 64-year-old added that he presumes Allen is 'innocent' because he has never been proven guilty of a crime. Sean Penn 'frustrated' with the world and is 'glad' he's old Sean Penn says he felt 'misery' making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door Sean Penn slams Oscars for its 'cowardice' in fiery rant
Toronto Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Sean Penn expresses doubt about Woody Allen sex abuse allegations: ‘WHO BENEFITTED FROM THAT?'
'The stories are mostly told by people that I wouldn't trust with a dime. It just seems so heavily weighted in that way.' Sean Penn poses in the photo booth during AARP's Annual Movies For Grownups Awards at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 08, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo by Presley Ann / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Sean Penn weighed in on Woody Allen's alleged sexual abuse of adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, and said he would happily collaborate with the director again. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Penn replied: 'With these things, I don't know anyone well enough to say, '100%, this didn't happen, that didn't happen.'' He added: 'The stories are mostly told by people that I wouldn't trust with a dime. It just seems so heavily weighted in that way.' Penn scoffed when Theroux pointed out that it was both Dylan, 39, and her journalist brother, Ronan Farrow, who made the allegations, which were initiated by their mother, Mia Farrow.. 'Well, you gave him that title, not me. But yes, Ronan Farrow,' Penn snapped, prompting Theroux to point out that Ronan 'writes for the New Yorker' and is 'quite respected.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Penn admitted that he is 'an ignoramus,' but noted, 'I am not aware of any clinical psychologist or psychiatrist or anyone I've ever heard talk or spoken to around the subject of pedophilia that in 80 years of life, there's accusations of it happening only once.' In 1992, Dylan alleged that her adoptive father had molested her when she was seven, though he has long denied any accusations of sexual abuse and was never charged. Allen responded that Mia concocted the allegation after they broke up and he started dating her other adopted daughter, Soon-Yi Previn — whom he married in 1997. Dylan has maintained her story for decades. She first went public in 2014 with an open letter in the New York Times . RECOMMENDED VIDEO This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Four years later, following sex abuse allegations involving the now-convicted Harvey Weinstein, Dylan penned an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times asking, 'Why has the #MeToo revolution spared Woody Allen?' The Dead Man Walking star suggested the general public 'check him with the facts separate from the moment and the (#MeToo) movement and all.' Penn asked: 'Who benefitted from that? Let's just take a second. That's all I'm saying.' The 64-year-old added that he presumes Allen is 'innocent' because he has never been proven guilty of a crime. Read More Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Editorials Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bella Ramsey Says This ‘Intense' Fear Kept Them From Leaving The House For Months
Bella Ramsey said they once suffered from an 'intense' fear of vomiting that left them stuck in their house for months as a teen. While appearing on the 'Louis Theroux Podcast' earlier this week, the 'Last of Us' star, now 21, revealed that battling emetophobia, the intense fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit, made them see 'everything outside [as] a threat.' 'The concept of having a stomach bug or having norovirus is enough [to activate the phobia],' they explained. 'It's such an all-encompassing fear. It's the unpredictability…' The actor said their emetophobia got so intense around age 13 that they felt they 'couldn't leave my house,' adding that 'the only safe place in the world was home, and even that wasn't safe at times in terms of germs.' The 'Game of Thrones' alum, who uses they/them pronouns, said that the phobia caused them to hyperfixate on sickness and to 'see germs.' 'You go out ... it's like you can see germs, you see like sickness, everywhere. Terrifying … it used to affect me on set as well.' They continued, 'Say, if I've been in contact with someone who has got norovirus, for the next like 2 weeks, it's a thing of monitoring how I'm feeling. Like, what if I go out and go on the [London Underground] Tube and then the symptoms come and I start to feel unwell? Now I throw up on the Tube, and how bad is that?' At one point, Ramsey said they felt so consumed by having emetophobia that they thought they 'would rather die than throw up.' Ramsey told Theroux that they sought help for their phobia by reading a book called 'The Thrive Programme' written by Rob Kelly. They shared they don't feel emetophobic anymore, but admitted they still have 'a slightly stronger reaction to vomit than the average person' and are 'more averse or afraid of it.' Listen to Ramsey's appearance on the 'Louis Theroux Podcast' here. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or chat for mental health support. Additionally, you can find local mental health and crisis resources at Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Related...
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Armie Hammer slams Louis Theroux for bringing up cannibalism and sexual abuse scandals in podcast
In a recent outburst, Armie Hammer criticized Louis Theroux's podcast interview, claiming it was a 'total set-up' to reignite old scandals. The actor, whose career was derailed by allegations of sexual assault and cannibalistic fantasies, claimed that Theroux's questioning aimed to perpetuate negative narratives about him. During the Louis Theroux Podcast, Hammer reflected on the public fallout that followed disturbing allegations against him, including leaked messages and sexual misconduct claims. He expressed frustration over how the media scrutinized him, stating that the interview was a deliberate attempt to make him relive the controversy for public consumption. "I wasn't crazy about how the interview started.", Hammer explained adding,"I'm not keen on drudging all that stuff up because for me a lot of these issues have been resolved." Hammer also defended his actions during the interview, reiterating that his previous behavior—while selfish—was not criminal. He admitted to being 'a d*ck' in his past relationships but denied any criminal intent or wrongdoing. Despite his defense, Hammer remained critical of how the media handled the scandal, claiming that much of the narrative was misrepresented without proper context. He also expressed regret for his past actions but emphasized that his past does not define him moving forward. This latest response continues to show the actor's ongoing battle to rebuild his public image after the scandal that tarnished his career in 2021.
