James Franco Reflects On Life After Assault Allegations: ‘Being Told You’re Bad is Painful’
James Franco claimed he has redefined his life and priorities after sexual misconduct allegations derailed his Hollywood career.
The actor shared his journey of growth since the 2019 lawsuit and the end of his longtime friendship with Seth Rogen in an interview with Variety. The allegations, which centered around accusations by five women that Franco abused his influence as an acting teacher, led to a $2.235 million settlement in 2021 and spurred the actor to reassess his path.
“Being told you’re bad is painful,” Franco admitted, adding that this confrontation with his actions “is kind of what I needed to just stop going the way I was going.”
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Isolated from Hollywood during the Covid-19 lockdown, Franco, 46, found himself confronting his past behavior. “Whatever had been going on with me before, I had to change my whole way of life,...
The actor shared his journey of growth since the 2019 lawsuit and the end of his longtime friendship with Seth Rogen in an interview with Variety. The allegations, which centered around accusations by five women that Franco abused his influence as an acting teacher, led to a $2.235 million settlement in 2021 and spurred the actor to reassess his path.
“Being told you’re bad is painful,” Franco admitted, adding that this confrontation with his actions “is kind of what I needed to just stop going the way I was going.”
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Isolated from Hollywood during the Covid-19 lockdown, Franco, 46, found himself confronting his past behavior. “Whatever had been going on with me before, I had to change my whole way of life,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Hyoju An
- Uinterview
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