It provokes a storm of reactions on social media. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. 'Whoopi, how long have you been in that closet?' Many, however, were eager to see a more sinister meaning behind his cryptic message. 'I don't live a lie,' he said in the interview published by The Daily Beast. Spoiler alert! Also blamed drunkenness. Kevin Spacey … Spacey says, grabbing the camera and pointing it at his face for the Kevin Spacey closeup no one wanted. In his tweet, Spacey expressed sorrow for the feelings Rapp had carried with him 'all these years.' Heat Vision; Live Feed Terms of Use | The Oscar-winning actor, who has fiercely guarded his personal life for years, announced his homosexuality on Twitter as he responded to allegations by actor Anthony Rapp that Spacey had tried to seduce him when he was 14 years old. Spacey became a bona fide Hollywood star with his Oscar-winning turn as Verbal in Bryan Singer's thriller the Usual Suspects, released in 1995. The fact that major news media would let Kevin Spacey conflate homosexuality & pedophilia proves how disingenuous and dishonest they all are, — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) October 30, 2017. 'You have to understand that people who choose not to discuss their personal lives are not living a lie. Thought nothing could be weirder than Kevin Spacey's bizarre Christmas Eve videos? pic.twitter.com/6LAEfsyRtF, Kevin Spacey exploiting coming out as a gay man to try to distract from his assault on a 14-year-old is repugnant https://t.co/4yaYljlReX https://t.co/UUXOwZZaLf, — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) October 30, 2017. TWITTER — Michael Knowles (@michaeljknowles) October 30, 2017. He … Twitter slams Kevin Spacey for deflecting assault allegations by coming out as gay With his apology for the alleged assault of a 14-year-old, the "House of Cards" actor dug himself a deeper hole It was a remarkable about face for a man who has consistently refused to comment on his sexuality and his private life despite persistent rumors. MORE: Pro-Trump Comedian Rob Schneider Shreds Liberals ‘War On Comedy’ The anonymous massage therapist claimed he was attacked while giving the actor a massage two years ago in Malibu. Success: He went on to win a best actor Acadmey Award for his performance as a suburban dad with the hots for his daughter's best friend (Mena Suvari) in 1999's American Beauty. Nope. In between, he put in terrific performances on the big screen in L.A. Nope. There's no amount of drunk or closeted that excuses or explains away assaulting a 14-year-old child. I keep rereading this statement and getting angrier. My impression when he came in the room was that he was drunk. Kevin Spacey has come out publicly as gay after years of speculation. April 23, 2021. — Dan Savage (@fakedansavage) October 30, 2017, "I'm sorry, Mr. Spacey, but your application to join the gay community at this time has been denied. As his star rose, so did interest in his personal life. is a pretty horrible defense. There's no amount of drunk or closeted that excuses or explains away assaulting a 14-year-old child', Actress Rose McGowan chimed in and tweeted: 'Bye bye, Spacey goodbye, it's your turn to cry, that's why we've gotta say goodbye. The actor, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, has … It took 58 years for Kevin Spacey to cash in his gay out of jail free card. Confidential, Se7en,  A Time To Kill and The Negotiator. AdChoices Kevin Spacey, coming out as gay is not a BOGO with sexual assault. 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So I guess Kevin Spacey will be on Ellen this week to talk about how hard it is to come out as gay. For the third year in a row on Christmas Eve, Kevin Spacey has shared a mysterious YouTube video and tweeted about it on his otherwise dormant account. Twitter user @sociallySherri wrote: 'Is Kevin Spacey trying to change the focus from the sexual assault of a 14 yr old to his own sexuality? Oct. 30, 2017: Spacey posts a statement on Twitter the next day saying he is "beyond horrified" by the story but did not remember the alleged incident. All rights reserved. Gwyneth Paltrow dons clever Se7en-inspired... Rose McGowan's fierce Grindhouse role was cast by director... 'I choose now to live as a gay man': Kevin Spacey comes out... 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Spacey’s Christmas video spooked many viewers, and many took to Twitter to speculate about it. https://t.co/FNSiSW27KB, — Frank Rich (@frankrichny) October 30, 2017, Anthony Rapp: "Kevin Spacey tried to rape me. Then he changed the story to confess he'd fallen for a con by a young man who had asked to use his mobile phone and then run off with it. Twitter was abuzz last night after the stunning revelation that the man who was suing Kevin Spacey for sex assault is now dead. EMAIL ME Kevin Spacey Apparently Did A Literal ‘Song And Dance’ Routine During A Deposition. Being gay should never be equated with sexual assault or pedophilia. None more than the fact that he doesn’t deny trying to seduce A 14-YEAR-OLD BOY! | Do Not Sell My Personal Information ', Big reveal: Kevin Spacey, pictured at the London premiere of baby Driver in June, has publicly come out as gay after being accused of trying to seduce a 14-year-old boy 30 years ago. — Bryan Safi (@bryansafi) October 30, 2017. Initially, the actor claimed he had been walking his dog when a robber hit him over the head and stole his mobile phone. Comments Twitter. Kevin Spacey is reportedly embroiled in confidential arbitration with a former employer, involving allegations the actor groped a "House of Cards" production assistant. “My new favorite tradition is the annual serial killer video from Kevin Spacey every Christmas Eve,” Twitter user @jackallisonLOL wrote. There was a mixed response on Twitter to Spacey's statement. That is a presumption that people jump to,' he added. YOUTUBE. And then he lays down on top of me. Winter mimics Spacey’s closeup and his Frank Underwood accent in the parody. 'I don't know if I would have used that language. Kevin Spacey's world was turned upside down Sunday after Star Trek: Discovery's Anthony Rapp accused the double Oscar winner of making a sexual advance on him when he was 14, as reported by Buzzfeed News. — Joe Biggs (@Rambobiggs) October 30, 2017, In other news, Kevin Spacey didn't deny sexually assaulting Anthony Rapp when he was a 14-year-old boy. No savings here honey, you're a fucking creep. Ryan Nagelhout Twitter Contributing Writer. He said he is speaking out now in the wake of the revelations about Harvey Weinstein. In 2000, supermarket tabloid Star published a series of grainy photos that showed Spacey and a younger man looking intimate in a public park in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles. #ROSEARMY, — rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 30, 2017. Later in the opening, former Tony's host Whoopi Goldberg stepped out of a closet on stage to give the House Of Cards star some advice about the role. “He’s a murderer I guess, and to all a good night.” Nope. 'It's just a line I've never crossed and never will. The 61 … ', Author and journalist Dan Savage tweeted: 'Nope to Kevin Spacey's statement. Came out: The two-time Oscar winner, who's 58, put out a statement via Twitter confirming his homosexuality, something he has spent years fiercely guarding from the public, Back then: Anthony (left) is pictured in Adventures in Babysitting in 1987 - a year after the incident, Rapp alleged that Spacey then appeared and 'sort of stood in the doorway, kind of swaying. Coming out is a beautiful part of being gay. Think again. FACEBOOK Movies; TV; Business; Style; Tech; Awards; Culture; Gaming; Video; Sites. Keep focus on #AnthonyRapp BE THE VICTIM'S VOICE. I don't live a lie. The Hollywood Reporter. Abid Rahman You do not get to “choose” to hide under the rainbow! During the opening number, he arrived onstage dressed as Norma Desmond from Sunset Boulevard and sang to the audience: 'I'm coming out. Spacey's decision to come out as gay was made along with a mea culpa in which he described himself as 'beyond horrified' at Rapp's allegations about him and insisting that  he did not remember the encounter that took place more than 30 years ago. No one's personal life is in the public interest. Just wanna be really fucking clear that being gay has nothing to do w/ going after underage folks, — Cameron Esposito (@cameronesposito) October 30, 2017. Kevin Spacey/YouTube Sure enough, as he did last year, Spacey became a top Twitter trend for his latest video stunt. ', He told BuzzFeed News that Spacey then 'picked me up like a groom picks up the bride over the threshold. Kevin Spacey releases new Christmas Eve video, offers support to people struggling. Spacey, 58, responded to the allegation in a statement on his personal Twitter account. In 2004, a bloodied Spacey entered a police station in London claiming he'd been mugged and robbed of his mobile phone at 4:30 a.m. on a Saturday in a park close to the Old Vic. ', 'I'm coming out': In June, Spacey poked fun at the persistent rumors about his sexuality as he appeared on stage as Norma Desmond while hosting the Tony Awards on Broadway. | California Privacy Rights #ROSEARMY<...; rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 30, 2017, Kevin Spacey's comment was wrong on so many levels. © 2021 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Rapp told BuzzFeed News that he became bored and went to watch television in Spacey's bedroom until after midnight before realizing he was the only one left in the property with Spacey. The Kevin Spacey statement is disturbing on so many levels. And there were already more charges. Kick rocks! But I was aware that he was trying to get with me sexually. In 2010, while promoting his movie Casino Jack, Spacey refused to  be drawn into a discussion about his sexuality and whether or not he was gay. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Share to Twitter; Share to Linkedin; Topline. A confidential arbitration between Kevin Spacey and his former employer reveal disturbing new allegations against the Oscar winner — including that … https://t.co/xJDGAxDjxz, — Official Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) October 30, 2017. I am different than some people would like me to be. Kevin Spacey is trying to use coming out as a gay man to distract us from focusing on his predatory behavior toward a 14 year old boy. Kevin Spacey allegedly groped both a young House Of Cards production assistant and an actor who wanted to audition for the show, a confidential arbitration … I couldn't give two stuffs that Kevin Spacey is gay. by The House of Cards star, 58, tweeted: 'I have loved and had romantic encounters with men throughout my life, and I choose now to live as a gay man. Kevin Spacey has been hit with a lawsuit by actor Anthony Rapp and another plaintiff, who both allege the “21” star sexually assaulted them in separate incidents when they were 14. The assault is what matters. Rapp, 46, who stars in the new Star Trek: Discovery series, told BuzzFeed News that Spacey, then 26, had invited him to his apartment for a party. Kevin Spacey: My sexuality is none of your biz. But in the same breath, Spacey offered a 'sincere apology' to Rapp 'for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior.'. ', Spacey most recently has enjoyed huge success as scheming politician Francis Underwood on Netflix's House Of Cards opposite Robin Wright as  his equally ruthless wife Claire, Some Twitter users have accused Spacey of coming out as gay to excuse the alleged incident and change the focus, Author and journalist Dan Savage tweeted: 'Nope to Kevin Spacey's statement. Nope to Kevin Spacey's statement. — Zachary Quinto (@ZacharyQuinto) October 30, 2017. In the statement, Spacey apologized to Rapp and wrote that he had no recollection of the incident, but described it as "what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior. The nearly 2½-minute YouTube video, which he also posted on his Twitter feed, featured Spacey, 61, addressing the camera directly while walking in an unidentified park. 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