One of the most notable allegations to arise following 'the Weinstein Effect' last year was those levelled at Kevin Spacey, first by actor Anthony Rapp, then numerous others. Rapp alleged that Spacey had made advances on him when he was just 14 years old - a claim that the actor claimed to not remember.

In a statement, Spacey later diverted attention from the potential crime to his sexuality. "I honestly do not remember the encounter, it would have been over 30 years ago," he wrote, before coming out to the public as a gay man:

"But if I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior, and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years.

"This story has encouraged me to address other things about my life. I know that there are stories out there about me and that some have been fueled by the fact that I have been so protective of my privacy. As those closest to me know, in my life I have had relationships with both men and women.

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"I have loved and had romantic encounters with men throughout my life, and I choose now to live as a gay man. I want to deal with this honestly and openly and that starts with examining my own behavior."

In the following months, more people came forward with acusations against the actor - leading to Spacey eventually being replaced by Christopher Plummer for All the Money in the World, and Netflix firing him from House of Cards. Now, it seems that another person has come forward to accuse Spacey of sexual misconduct.

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According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Spacey allegedly sexually harassed a masseur in October 2016. This man was called to Spacey's home in Malibu by a third party, where he was led into a room to set his table for his work.

The anonymous man, reportedly filed as John Doe, said that Spacey told him that he was having pain on his "groin area". He then allegedly grabbed John Doe's hand and pulled it to his crotch, before trying to kiss him.

Spacey was pushed away, but the actor soon blocked the door with his naked body and told him "you have such beautiful eyes". He then went on to grab Doe's genitals, before seemingly saying something about performing oral sex.

Eventually, the masseur managed to leave the house with all his equipment - and is now suing the actor for sexual battery, assault, and false imprisonment.

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The lawsuit, which was filed at Los Angeles Superior court alleges:

"Spacey’s conduct was extreme and outrageous. Spacey acted with reckless disregard for plaintiff’s rights and feelings, and with deliberate indifference to the certainty that plaintiff would suffer emotional distress.

"As a direct and proximate result of Spacey’s actions, plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer severe mental anguish, emotional pain and distress, fear, humiliation, grief, embarrassment, nervousness, worry, anger, frustration, helplessness, nervousness , sadness, stress, mental and emotional distress, and anxiety."

Spacey is currently under investigation in California, with six sexual assault investigations in process in England.

"I put my hand down and turned his thumb back to get his hand off it," said the filmmaker. "I paid for my drink and got away from him."

"I backed [Spacey] out the door and I pushed him," Montana explained. "One of his friends was in line and I said, 'It’s time to take your boy home.'"

After that, they all left - but Montana was left with lasting trauma.

"It still feels awkward. I still feel what I felt then. I put it into the back of my mind until I saw him come forward.

"When you’re trying to accomplish something in the industry, you have things that inspire you, that can help move you forward. You have set backs and haunted experiences. No matter what happens you have to keep going."

Kevin Spacey broke down in tears during a recent interview as he opened up about the impact the allegations made against him have had.

Spacey has largely been out of the spotlight since 2017, when he first faced allegations of sexual misconduct. At the time, he was the lead star of Netflix's House of Cards, but the streaming service cut ties with him in light of the accusations.

Spacey also faced criticism for coming out as gay in response to the allegations.

In July 2023, Spacey stood trial in the UK for multiple sexual offenses against four men but was acquitted on all counts.

In October 2022, he won a US civil lawsuit after being accused of an unwanted sexual advance at a party in 1986, per Sky News.

In a recent hour-and-a-half interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan, Spacey admitted to "bad behavior" in the past.

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When pressed by Morgan on what he meant, Spacey said: "Pushing the boundaries… being too handsy… touching someone sexually in a way that I didn't know at the time they didn't want."

When Morgan asked if this included "groping people," Spacey replied: "Yeah," but clarified his viewpoint.

"Grope is a very odd word," he said. "I personally… I… I have caressed people, I have been gentle with people, that is the way I am. You're making a pass at someone, you don't want to be aggressive, you want to be gentle and see if they are going to respond positively so I think the word [grope] itself is not one I associate with my experience."

Morgan later asked what Spacey's message would be for "young actors who've had bad experiences with you over the years."

Spacey claimed he has spoken to a "significant" number of those people "in person" in recent years. "We have an intimate and genuine conversation," he said. "Those conversations have been incredible."

Spacey also discussed his current financial situation, revealing that his house in Baltimore is being sold because he can't afford to pay bills and is "many millions" in debt due to legal fees.

When Morgan pressed Spacey on the reasons behind his financial troubles, the actor candidly admitted that he simply couldn't pay off his debt, which amounts to millions of dollars.

Spacey's financial woes have been so severe that he has considered filing for bankruptcy multiple times, but he has narrowly avoided it each time.

He also expressed uncertainty about where he will live once his home is officially foreclosed.

Spacey then vowed he would be "getting back on the horse" and moving forward to get himself into a better situation going forward.

You can watch Spacey's full interview HERE.

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Kevin Spacey was recently recognized with a lifetime achievement award in Italy and while giving his speech, he thanked organizers for having "the balls" to invite him to the ceremony.

On Monday, the actor addressed an audience in Turin at the National Museum of Cinema marking his first speaking engagement in more than five years.

The 63-year-old has spent the best part of that time battling a string of sexual assault cases made against him, with the first allegation being brought in 2017 when Anthony Rapp alleged that Spacey made sexual advances on him.

The 46-year-old Rent actor alleged in an interview with Buzzfeed that Spacey made inappropriate sexual advances on him when he was just 14 years old - something the actor has strongly denied.

Spacey maintained his innocence via a lengthy statement on Twitter, denying the claim and stating that he does not remember the encounter, but added that "if I did behave as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior, and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years."

Following this first allegation, others came forward with their own claims, including of "inappropriate behavior" during his time as an artistic director at the Old Vic in London.

Last year, the former House of Cards star was charged with four counts of sexual assault in the UK, and is still set to appear on trial later this year, as per PEOPLE.

Spacey was recently awarded a lifetime achievement award by Italy’s National Museum of Cinema, where he thanked the organizers for inviting him.

"The first performance that I ever gave was in my junior high school drama class. It was a little five-minute scene that we had to create, with no words," Spacey said during his speech, as reported by Variety. "But we could have music. I was 11 years old. And I decided to do a Western scene, so that I could play a cowboy. Well, a bank robber. The bad guy, naturally."

He went on: "I have been so honored to have been part of the creative process with so many remarkable people. Filmmakers, artists and technicians I have had the chance to work with. Who would not consider tonight the perfect opportunity to say, 'Thank you!' You are not just honoring me. You are honoring all of them."

He then emphasized his gratitude towards the establishment "for having had 'Le Palle' – [which is Italian for balls] - to invite me tonight."

He then went on to thank a special friend of his, saying: "...When you have a best friend like I do in Evan Lowenstein, who is here tonight, then life can be pretty special. And working through any challenge is worth the effort. Evan has given me so much advice, counsel, perspective – professionally, yes. But more importantly, because of our friendship."

He continued speaking about Lowenstein, stating that "He is unlike anyone," before going on to add that he has "not only stood beside me. He has stood in front of me when I needed to be led and stood behind me when I needed to be shoved... He is a remarkable man and it has been his ability to take whatever setbacks we’ve faced and somehow get up and keep moving forward. And that has given me the strength to somehow stand up and follow him.

"I am truly blessed to have you as my brother. The brother I never had, so thank you."

He ended the speech by thanking the museum "for giving [him] a night [he] will never forget."

Spacey is set to stand on trial in the United Kingdom in June 2023. He has denied the allegations made against him.

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