Kevin Spacey has issued a forceful rebuttal to allegations made by Guy Pearce, asserting that Pearce is “not a victim” and advising him to “grow up.” Pearce, during a recent appearance on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, recounted his experiences while filming the 1997 movie LA Confidential, expressing that he felt intimidated by Spacey, whom he described as “quite an aggressive man.” Pearce, 57, claimed that Spacey had pursued him during the production, stating, “I was young and susceptible, and he targeted me, no question.” He also mentioned having had a few confrontations with Spacey that “got ugly.”
Spacey, 65, has faced numerous allegations of sexual harassment and assault over the years, all of which he has denied, although he has acknowledged being “too handsy” in the past. In a video response shared on X, Spacey expressed that he has “been through hell and back” and refuted Pearce’s claims, criticizing him for taking the matter to the media.
In his video, Spacey remarked, “We could have had that conversation, but instead, you’ve decided to speak to the press, who are now, of course, coming after me.” He added, “Guy, you need to grow up. You are not a victim.” Spacey then posed questions to Pearce, asking if he had informed the press about visiting him in Savannah, Georgia, a year after filming LA Confidential, suggesting that it contradicted Pearce’s victim narrative.
In 2017, actor Anthony Rapp accused Spacey of sexual assault, but Spacey was found not liable in the subsequent civil lawsuit. He also faced allegations of groping an 18-year-old at a Massachusetts bar in 2016, with charges later dropped in 2019 after the accuser declined to testify. In 2023, Spacey was acquitted of further allegations.
