After years of silence and handling the impact in private, Guy Pearce gets emotional as he candidly shares his unsettling experiences with Kevin Spacey on the set of their movie.
- February 19, 2025
AceShowbiz - Guy Pearce opened up about his uncomfortable experiences with Kevin Spacey. In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter's podcast "Awards Chatter," he discussed his encounters with the "House of Cards" alum during the filming of their 1997 movie "L.A. Confidential".
Pearce, who is Oscar-nominated for his role in "The Brutalist," recalled how Spacey's unwanted advances made him feel uncomfortable. He tried to brush it off as "nothing" but deep down he knew he was being "targeted" by the "Usual Suspects" star.
Recounting the incident, Pearce stated, "Really I was sort of scared of Kevin because he's quite an aggressive man. He holds a room remarkably. But I was young and susceptible, and he targeted me, no question."
Pearce was not the only one that caught Spacey's eye. He remembered "the only days I feel safe are the days when [Simon Baker] is on set because I'm dumped like a hot potato, and [Kevin] focuses on [Simon] because he was ten times prettier than I am."
Pearce was hesitant to call himself a victim, but acknowledged the extent of Spacey's inappropriate behavior. He also tried to confront Spacey on multiple occasions, only to find the interactions to be "ugly."
It wasn't until the #MeToo movement and the allegations against Spacey surfaced in 2017 that Pearce realized the true impact of his experiences. He recalled, "I was in London working on something, and I heard [the reports] and I broke down and sobbed, and I couldn't stop. I think it really dawned on me the impact that had occurred."
Back in 2018, Guy Pearce called Spacey "a handsy guy" in an interview. He later clarified his remarks, "I addressed and handled the situation when it took place, hence my regret at making it public now."
Looking back, he has since regretted downplaying Spacey's misconduct. "I don't want him to get away with what he gets away with," he explained. "I just try to be more honest about it now and call it for what it is."
Kevin Spacey has denied all allegations of misconduct and was acquitted of charges in a British court in 2023.
