Neil Gaiman Says WhatsApp Messages Prove Former Nanny’s Claims of Rape Are a “Sham”: “She’s a Fantasist”
Neil Gaiman has called a former nanny’s rape allegations against him a “sham,” claiming WhatsApp messages prove his innocence.
In February, a lawsuit was filed against Gaiman, writer of Good Omens and The Sandman, and his ex-wife Amanda Palmer that alleged that Gaimain had repeatedly raped and assaulted Scarlett Pavlovich while she was working for his family in New Zealand in 2022.
Pavlovich additionally claims she told Palmer that she was assaulted, adding that Palmer was not shocked and allegedly knew of past incidents of sexual misconduct by Gaiman.
Pavlovich’s initial suit includes claims of sexual assault, battery and human trafficking.
Now, Gaiman has filed to dismiss the suit, saying, “None of Pavlovich’s claims are true. She is a fantasist who has fabricated a tale of abuse against me and Ms. Palmer.”
Gaiman points to WhatsApp messages between him and Pavlovich that he says show the relationship was...
In February, a lawsuit was filed against Gaiman, writer of Good Omens and The Sandman, and his ex-wife Amanda Palmer that alleged that Gaimain had repeatedly raped and assaulted Scarlett Pavlovich while she was working for his family in New Zealand in 2022.
Pavlovich additionally claims she told Palmer that she was assaulted, adding that Palmer was not shocked and allegedly knew of past incidents of sexual misconduct by Gaiman.
Pavlovich’s initial suit includes claims of sexual assault, battery and human trafficking.
Now, Gaiman has filed to dismiss the suit, saying, “None of Pavlovich’s claims are true. She is a fantasist who has fabricated a tale of abuse against me and Ms. Palmer.”
Gaiman points to WhatsApp messages between him and Pavlovich that he says show the relationship was...
- 3/5/2025
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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