Armie Hammer is reflecting on his downfall five years after allegations and leaked messages sparked major controversy that derailed his entertainment career. The actor, once considered one of Hollywood’s rising stars, found himself at the center of intense public scrutiny, which led to a dramatic shift in his public image.

Armie Hammer’s career was on the rise before multiple women came forward accusing him of sexual and psychological abuse. The actor, who comes from a prominent and wealthy family, gained widespread recognition after playing the role of the Winklevoss twins on “The Social Network.” He also starred in “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” and “Call Me by Your Name.”

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 39-year-old looked back on the controversy and said he was responsible for creating his own problems. However, he also noted that he wasn’t guilty of the allegations against him.

“This didn’t happen to me by a fluke accident. I didn’t do what people are saying I did. But I brought very dangerous and unsafe people into my life,” Hammer explained.

Five years after his downfall, Hammer compares himself to Sisyphus, a figure from Greek mythology condemned to roll a boulder up a hill as a form of punishment. “Except my boulder is covered in Vaseline,” Hammer said.

No Charges Were Filed Against The Actor

In early 2021, messages allegedly from Hammer circulated online describing details of cannibalistic urges and violent BDSM practices. A few of the actor’s ex-partners subsequently came forward, claiming they were psychologically and emotionally abused, and coerced into sex acts.

While Hammer admitted to behaving inappropriately with the women, he denied the claims of sexual violence and cannibalism. The LAPD and the District Attorney’s Office launched an investigation into the matter. Two years later, prosecutors announced they would not be pursuing a case against Hammer due to “insufficient evidence.”

When asked whether he could “undo” what happened, the actor said no. Hammer recalls his emotional and mental state at that time and said, “Healthy people don’t act the way I was acting.”

“I would have loved if I could have had an opportunity to do it in a little bit more of a gentle way. But at the end of the day — you get what you get,” Hammer said.

Armie Hammer Had A ‘Spiritual Moment’

At one point, Hammer had a conversation with “an old Jamaican guy” and told him how disappointed he was that some friends in entertainment sent him messages but wouldn’t publicly defend him. The man then asked what kind of friend he was.

The man presented a scenario: If Hammer’s house were burning, would he want his friends to run into the burning house and get burned? The actor said, “No.” “So if you were really a good friend, what would you want your friends to do?” the man asked.

Hammer realized what the man was trying to say and answered that he wanted his friends to “stay as far away” from the burning house. “I think that was a spiritual moment,” he said.

In 2025, director Tarsem Singh, who worked with Hammer in the 2023 movie “Mirror, Mirror,” spoke about the actor and said, “I love Armie Hammer. I hope all this crap goes away on what adults do in their own spare time, and if everybody’s a consensual adult, I’m OK.”

The Actor Talked About His Finances

In the years following his cancellation, several reports came out about Hammer’s finances, including an updated credit card debt amounting to hundreds of thousands. As previously reported by The Blast in 2024, the actor opened up on social media and said he was selling his truck, admitting that he could no longer afford gas.

The actor is the great-grandson of Armand Hammer, who built the oil empire Occidental Petroleum. Armand died in 1990, and Hammer’s father, Michael, inherited the majority of his fortune and business.

Michael died in 2022 after battling cancer. Hammer cleared the notion that he received an inheritance, saying that things were “complicated.” “You have to be a tax attorney to fully understand it. But the end result was not I’m set for the rest of my life, or even for the next couple of years. It hasn’t been that,” he shared.

Armie Hammer On His First Acting Work After The Scandal

Following the allegations, talent agency WME dropped Hammer as a client. His publicist also stopped representing him, and he was dropped from a few TV and movie projects.

In 2024, the actor received an email from German filmmaker Uwe Boll, who wanted to hire him to star in the movie “Citizen Vigilante,” which will be released on June 19. “I’m pretty sure I cried,” Hammer recalled, adding that before that, he would have done anything to get work again, even a “cat food commercial.”

Hammer has since worked on other indie projects, including “Frontier Crucible” and “Night Driver.”

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster‘s romance has reportedly hit a “major roadblock” partly due to the Marvel star’s costly divorce from his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness.

According to a new report, the lovebirds have been struggling to find “quality time together,” which has been linked to Jackman’s workaholic nature.

Now, insiders claim Sutton Foster is starting to “understand” how lonely Deborra-Lee Furness must have felt during her marriage to Hugh Jackman.

Jackman and Foster’s blossoming romance is facing new challenges, with sources close to the couple telling Woman’s Day that the actor’s work ethic has put a strain on their relationship.

Jackman’s workaholic ways are said to have gone into overdrive due to his costly split from Furness, which led him to throw himself back into work in an effort to recover financial losses.

Foster, a Broadway star herself, was reportedly in support of her and Jackman focusing on work and grinding extra hard for a while before taking a short break from their careers in order to prioritize their romance and marriage plans. However, his busy schedule is said to have become “interminable,” making Foster feel isolated.

The couple’s inner circle fears their new situation is doing “more harm than good,” as they have started drifting apart and aren’t actively building a life together.

Sutton Foster Is ‘Starting To Understand’ How ‘Lonely’ Hugh Jackman’s Ex-Wife Felt

Jackman and Foster recently put up a united front at the premiere of his new movie, “The Death of Robin Hood.” But the actor noticeably attended the after-party for the event solo, which raised eyebrows about the state of his relationship with Foster.

A source shared with the publication that the couple might now be headed for a rough patch due to Jackman’s tight work schedule with a series of projects lined up.

“Hugh’s a workaholic, and she’s starting to understand how lonely Deb must have felt at times,” the source noted. “Sutton’s finding it hard to be by Hugh’s side at so many events, and he invites her to every single one.”

They continued, “It’s not that she’s shy, but she’s busy with her own career and still has a young daughter to raise. Sadly, the biggest casualty of all is Hugh and Sutton finding quality time together – they’re like passing ships sometimes.”

Sutton Foster’s Friends Are ‘Worried’ About Her

According to Woman’s Day, Jackman’s move to focus on work in hopes of recovering from his “rather expensive divorce” has left Foster feeling like a “single mum,” which has become a cause for concern for her friends.

“It’s worth pointing out that not that long ago, Sutton had an absolutely devoted husband at her beck and call,” the insider told the publication. “Now she feels like a single mum, and her friends are worried how long she can last without that level of support.”

The source added that Jackman can’t “back down” because his finances and reputation are on the line. However, they noted that if he loses his relationship with Foster because of his incessant work ethic, “he won’t be a happy A-list billionaire.”

Hugh Jackman Is Reportedly Worried About Deborra-Lee Furness’ Possibly Writing A Tell-All

Away from his romance struggles with Sutton Foster, an insider recently shared with Closer Online that Jackman is worried about his ex-wife, Furness, writing an explosive memoir about their failed marriage.

The Australian actress has reportedly been left unhappy since her divorce from Jackman, which was seemingly worsened by his constant loved-up red carpet appearances with Foster, especially their recent Met Gala outing.

The source said, “She spent years helping Hugh build this image of being the ultimate devoted husband and all-around good guy, only to now watch herself totally erased from the picture while he parades around with Sutton.”

“It might not be so hard to take if they weren’t rubbing their romance in her face while she’s still picking up the pieces after the divorce,” they added.

Deborra-Lee Furness’s Possible Memoir Would Be A ‘Nightmare’ For The Actor

According to the media outlet, the source shared that while Furness is not a “vengeful person,” Jackman and Foster’s actions have “pushed her buttons,” especially since “she never got the chance to have any closure.”

They noted that to bring in the big bucks for a memoir, Furness would have to reveal major secrets about her marriage to Jackman, which would be “an absolute nightmare for” the actor.

“He’s cultivated this good guy image for so many decades now, which is already in tatters thanks to the way he’s handled this divorce,” the source said. “There’s no telling how far he could fall if Deb totally exposes everything.”

Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for the Widow’s Bay Season 1 finale.

As the secrets unraveled in Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, a quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England where a sea hag and a Boogeyman roam free and a sacrifice must be made, the unlikely trio of Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), Wyck (Stephen Root), and Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) teamed up to stop the malevolence that was permeating. But to save the many means that the elderly Ruth (K Callan) must be sacrificed, leaving Tom as the one to ensure the deed is done. Only, Tom quickly realized that he didn’t have all the details about the town descendants, that ending Ruth would not end the curse, and that the truth was far worse than he ever could have imagined.

During this interview with Collider, co-stars Rhys, Root and O’Flynn discussed Tom’s relationship with the Widow’s Bay sea hag, the different colors of Patricia, Wyck’s desire to protect the town, the unifying moment that brought this trio together, how Rhys came to drop his co-star during a scene in the finale, the shocking reveals at the end of the season, and how that might play into Season 2.

Matthew Rhys Was Creeped Out by His ‘Widow’s Bay’ Sea Hag Interactions

“The moment I did the car-driving on that road, I actually found it quite scary.”​

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COLLIDER: Matthew, you have quite the relationship with a sea hag in this series. What was it like to work with her, especially in the moments when she’s so up close with you?

MATTHEW RHYS: I’m refraining from saying the wrong thing. There were two sea hags. There was a stunt hag and a sea hag. I would work in different ways with different hags. It was creepy. The moment I did the car-driving on that road, I actually found it quite scary. There were moments with the headlights where I’d go, “Oh, my God, this is so sinister.” And then, there were other moments when she was being thrown that you find yourself laughing out loud when you’re not supposed to. That is beautifully Widow’s Bay.

I loved that you could tell there was a real person there. That must have made it so much easier to react to.

RHYS: It did. It’s nice to be reacting to not be reacting to CGI as someone is shouting, and the dinosaur is running towards you. It’s always nice to react to a real human.

Kate, we really got to know Patricia in episode four. What did that episode tell you about her? How did what happened in that episode inform who she was for you?

KATE O’FLYNN: Initially, you meet her, and you’re like, “What’s her deal?” She manages to leave every conversation mortally wounded, even if the conversation is about the weather. You think, “Why is she stuck in that victim [mentality] of, ‘No one sees me’?” And then, you get that in episode four and understand the pain of what she’s been through. And also, you get to see the ecstasy. She has the best night of her life in episode four. It’s great to see that side of her as well, just to fill in all the different colors of Patricia.

Patricia is described as an introvert who hates being invisible, so she demands attention in her own way, which really seems to summarize her. What do you think she really wants from this town and from the people in it?

O’FLYNN: I think on the surface she wants to be seen to be really helpful, like a really good person. That’s what she wants at the start. Underneath that, she wants friends, and she wants to find her community and to genuinely feel of service. She gets past how she’s seen and finds her tribe. That’s what she’s looking for.

STEPHEN ROOT: For all these characters, they’re looking for universal things. They’re looking for love. They’re looking for forgiveness. I think it’s really relatable.

Stephen, Wyck is described as an adversary for Tom, but that doesn’t really seem accurate to me. It seems like there’s a lot going on with him.

ROOT: There is.

He seems like someone who has seen too much and knows too much, and he’s frustrated because no one will listen to him.

RHYS: That’s Stephen Root.

ROOT: And also, he is the town inebriated drunk, so he has to work through that. Ultimately, he’s trying to protect the town, and he feels like he has the chutzpah to be able to do it and Tom does not. He wants to make it clear that these things are actually happening, and he’s researched it from day one. He’s got stuff from hundreds of years ago, and he’s very, very frustrated that he can’t get that through. But eventually, they find a way to work together to maybe combat the island itself, which is an entity.

Tom, Wyck and Patricia Shared a Moment in Episode 7 of ‘Widow’s Bay’ That Really Unified the Trio

“I thought it was a really seminal moment for the three of them.”

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In episode seven, there’s a funny moment when Patricia and Wyck have to inform Tom that a guy they thought was a buried corpse is actually alive, and they need Tom to have a conversation with him. Matthew, do you feel like that is a moment when Tom really just questions his life choices?

RHYS: No, because there’s too much going on in the moment. That was such a unifying moment for us three. It’s when they align properly for the first time, and they all believe what they’ve been dreading or what has been talked about or what they’ve been ignoring. I thought it was a really seminal moment for the three of them. But there’s so much to be done that there’s no dwelling on that moment, which is incredible.

ROOT: There’s a dead guy here. We’ve got to do something about it. You’ve got to talk to him.

RHYS: That was such a joy to play.

O’FLYNN: That was the hardest scene to get through. It was impossible to not laugh.

In episode eight, Patricia is running away from this imposing figure of a Boogeyman that’s after her, ends up interrupting a book club, and tases a mean girl. What was all of that like to do? Did it feel empowering for Patricia?

O’FLYNN: Totally. Patricia is a badass. She’s brave. I actually think all the locals are because they’ve been dealing with this island. It’s in their blood. There is a toughness to them. That’s the arc of Patricia. Suddenly, she’s finding her power, and she’s got the gun, and she’s like, “Watch out!”

Matthew, in the finale, Tom has this long conversation with Ruth while they’re sitting together and he’s learning about her history. He also learns that he didn’t have the full extent of the information and that she’s not exactly the last descendent. How do you think he feels about learning that it’s actually his son, who he’s been trying to protect this whole time? What goes through your head in a moment like that?

RHYS: I just remember making an inaudible sound when I read it. I remember taking the biggest intake of breath when I read that moment. I went, “Oh, my God, it’s genius!” Talk about a cliffhanger for a second season. It’s the amalgamation of all that’s gone before. I just thought it was an incredible piece of scriptwriting. And then, I dropped K Callan. There was a moment in the script that said, “Tom lifts her into his arms.” The stunt coordinator, Paul Marini, said, “Okay, we’ll cut before you lift. Just don’t lift her.” I was like, “She’s 89. Of course, I can lift her.” In that moment, I went, “I’m going to lift her.” So, I lifted her, and then I dropped her. (Showrunner) Katie Dippold took a screengrab of that moment and put it on a mug, and I was explaining it to my son the other day. He was like, “What is that a picture of? You’re falling with an old woman.” I was like, “Let me tell you, son. There’s a place called Widow’s Bay, 40 nautical miles off the coast of New England.”

Now you’re as cursed as Tom is.

RHYS: Yes, in many ways.

Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, and Kate O’Flynn Are Curious About What Will Happen in ‘Widow’s Bay’ Season 2

“It’s time to grab a Scooby snack and get back out there.”

Beyond where Tom goes from here, where does this trio of Tom, Wyck, and Patricia go from here? What are you most curious about?

ROOT: The fact that it’s all dropped on Tom.

O’FLYNN: Yeah, we don’t know.

RHYS: Now, figure that out. It’s not figured out. There’s a lot of work to do. It’s time to grab a Scooby snack and get back out there.

O’FLYNN: We don’t know if he’s going to tell them. We have no idea.

RYHS: It’s a beautifully human, emotional journey. It’s not all about fighting the supernatural. It’s a very, very relatable thing.

O’FLYNN: Kevn Carroll, as Bechir, is left with a huge dilemma at the end. There’s real jeopardy with that and real fear.

Widow’s Bay is available to stream on Apple TV.

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Tiger Woods is reportedly balancing multiple personal challenges as he supports his partner, Vanessa Trump, through her breast cancer treatment while facing his legal issues.

Sources claim the golf legend has remained by Vanessa’s side since her diagnosis became public, with both staying optimistic as she progresses through treatment.

At the same time, Tiger Woods is said to be nearing the end of a rehabilitation program aimed at addressing long-term health and physical issues, as questions remain about his career.

According to People Magazine, Woods is focusing much of his attention on supporting his partner, Vanessa Trump, as she continues her breast cancer treatment, even as he manages his own personal recovery and legal matters.

Sources say the 50-year-old golfer has been consistently present since Vanessa made her diagnosis public on May 20.

Those close to the situation describe him as deeply supportive, noting that he has been prioritizing her well-being. At the same time, she navigates treatment following surgery and prepares for the next stage of care.

“Vanessa’s needs and issues have taken Tiger’s thoughts outside of his own legal, medical, and personal struggles, which has been good for him,” an insider told the publication. “He has given her a lot of love — even while away working on himself. It shows he has character.”

The Couple Is Optimistic About Vanessa Trump’s Recovery

Vanessa, 48, recently shared that she is recovering post-surgery and has already moved into the next phase of treatment, describing the process as challenging but something she is approaching with strength and optimism.

As reported by People, insiders close to the situation say the pair are staying optimistic about Vanessa’s recovery, relying heavily on medical care and the support of family as her treatment progresses.

Those familiar with her condition describe her as understandably “anxious but strong,” yet still determined to get through the process with resilience.

“Like anyone diagnosed with this disease, she is anxious but also strong and eager to move beyond,” an insider noted. “She is loved and receiving a great deal of support … With all of the advanced treatments and excellent healthcare facilities around her, Vanessa will continue to receive top-notch care.”

Tiger Woods And Vanessa Trump Focus On Healing And Stability Amid Ongoing Challenges

Woods has been dealing with his own health and legal situation, including a rehabilitation program abroad in Switzerland following a car accident and a DUI-related case, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

Reports indicate he completed several weeks of treatment before returning to the United States, where he has been spending time supporting Vanessa.

Woods and Vanessa reportedly made their relationship public in March 2025. Vanessa has five children from her previous marriage to Donald Trump Jr., while Woods has two children from his former marriage to Elin Nordegren.

With their relationship being hit with different challenges at once, the couple is said to be focused on recovery while being there for each other.

Tiger Woods Nears End Of Rehab Program As Golf Comeback Plans Take Shape

On Woods’ side, sources also continue to reference his recent time in a rehabilitation program, which they say was part of addressing personal health and physical challenges as he looks to extend his golf career.

One insider explained to People that he “needed to get a handle on the pain and injuries and other issues a 50-year-old has playing the game.” They added: “There are plenty of opportunities for him once he is ready to tackle it again.”

According to those familiar with the plan, the program was expected to last around three months, and he is said to be nearing completion.

Despite recent setbacks, sources describe the pro golfer as “resilient and doing pretty well,” with one golf insider adding that he still has opportunities ahead in the sport, though his return may look different from earlier stages of his career.

The Golf Legend Shares Heartfelt Memorial Day Message Honoring His Father’s Military Service

Meanwhile, Woods returned to social media with his first public message in almost two months, marking Memorial Day with a tribute to fallen service members and a personal note about his late father.

Posting on X, Woods used the occasion to honor those who died in military service, while also highlighting his father’s background in the U.S. Army.

He referenced Earl Woods, who served in the U.S. Army Special Forces and completed two tours during the Vietnam War, noting his decades of service and the sacrifices made by soldiers like him.

“My father was a Special Forces operator with two tours in Vietnam and 20 years of service,” he wrote. “To all those like my father, we all say thank you for your sacrifices. Without them we wouldn’t have the greatest country on Earth.”

Earl Woods, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 74, was frequently acknowledged by Tiger for his influence both in his life and career.

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Lately, Marvel fans are feeling something they haven’t felt in a good, long time: hope. It’s been a rough half-decade or so as MCU films went from being boring (Eternals) to bizarre (Quantumania) to, shockingly, unprofitable (The Marvels). Meanwhile, Marvel TV gave us shows that went from ambitiously weird (Moon Knight) to weirdly controversial (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law) to downright bad (Secret Invasion). As time went on, even the franchise’s biggest fans began to wonder if we’d get anything that could possibly match the glory days of Marvel.

However, late last year, the studio began releasing teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday, which (thanks especially to the trailer with Professor X, Magneto, and Cyclops) reignited Marvel hype for countless fans. This year, Daredevil: Born Again matched the quality of its breakout first season, and the early trailers have made it clear that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be the hit film of the summer. With Avengers: Doomsday coming out on December 18, fans have plenty of awesome things coming out later this year. But would you believe that in just two weeks, a Marvel TV show with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is coming out? 

That show is X-Men ‘97, Season 2, which will be slicing its way onto Disney+ on July 1.

A Perfect Season Of Superhero Television

X-Men ‘97 Season 2 focuses primarily on the fight against Apocalypse, a villain who believes in nothing more than survival of the fittest. In his world, perfection is achieved by culling the weak. While things are a little less cutthroat in the real-world, X-Men ‘97 has still achieved perfection in its own right. On the movie review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Season 2 currently has a critical score of 100 percent. That’s good news for fans wondering if the show’s sophomore season would be nearly as good as the spectacular Season 1.

Based on the critics’ reviews, it sounds like X-Men ‘97 is going to be even better than we’d hoped. According to Empire Magazine’s Amon Warmann, “X-Men ’97’s second season continues to build on the mutants’ rich history in fresh, exciting and unpredictable ways. The years-long wait for its return was worth it.” Polygon’s Jake Kleinman agrees, writing that this season “is just as good, if not better, than anything I’ve seen before.” Additionally, IGN Movies’ Jesse Schedeen said that, “The series continues to be both a love letter to a particular era of the X-Men franchise and a source of deep, enjoyable character drama that can appeal to Marvel fans of all stripes.”

There’s Just One Big “But”

Now, there is a big but here, and I’m not talking about the one on Rogue. X-Men ‘97 Season 2 currently has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating, but the critics have only seen the first four episodes. Additionally, the show is universally beloved on Rotten Tomatoes, but there are (as of this writing) only 17 reviews. Is it possible the show will botch the landing, or that other reviewers will dislike the series and lower its score? Sure. But based on the show’s strong start and the extreme praise of these early reviewers, it looks like X-Men ‘97’s second season will be another one for the ages.

Like an Age of the Apocalypse? Nah. They gotta save that for Season 3!