Actor Armie Hammer Opens Up About Contemplating Suicide and Addresses s**ual Abuse Allegations
Armie Hammer, the actor who has been at the center of s**ual abuse and cannibalism allegations since January 2021, recently spoke out about his struggle with mental health and his response to the accusations in an interview with Air Mail.
Here is a timeline of the events that have unfolded during his controversial fall from grace.
The controversy surrounding Hammer began when an anonymous Instagram account, @houseofeffie, shared unverified screenshots of direct messages that were allegedly sent by the actor.
These messages discussed fantasies involving domination and cannibalism, among other things.
The claims quickly went viral after being amplified by the Instagram gossip page @deuxmoi.
In his first interview since the scandal broke, Hammer revealed to Air Mail that he had contemplated suicide while quarantining in the Cayman Islands in February 2021.
He admitted to walking into the ocean with the intention of drowning or being hit by a boat, but ultimately stopped himself when he realized the impact it would have on his children.
During the interview, Hammer also disclosed that he had been s**ually abused by a pastor as a teenager.
He explained that this experience led him to develop a desire for control in s**ual situations, which eventually manifested in his interest in BDSM.
Hammer vehemently denied the rape allegation made by a woman identified as Efrosina Angelova, who spoke at a press conference in March 2021.
He claimed that their encounter was consensual and part of a planned “scene” they had discussed over Facebook Messenger.
Despite denying criminal wrongdoing, Hammer acknowledged that he had been emotionally abusive to his partners in the past.
He expressed remorse for his actions and took responsibility for treating people poorly.
In terms of legal action, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) investigated the s**ual assault allegation against Hammer.
However, an anonymous source revealed in December 2021 that the case had been closed without charges being filed, citing a lack of strength in the case.
Throughout this ordeal, Hammer has faced professional consequences.
He was dropped from two projects, including Paramount’s series “The Offer,” and his agency and publicist also severed ties with him.
The actor’s ex-wife, Elizabeth Chambers, and other former partners have spoken out about their experiences with Hammer.
Chambers filed for divorce in July 2020 and publicly expressed her shock and devastation over the allegations.
Hammer’s past behavior and statements have also come under scrutiny, with fans revisiting old interviews to find any connections.
In one interview, he mentioned his interest in sadism, drawing a parallel to the Marquis de Sade.
Hammer also described himself as a “dominant lover” in a Playboy interview.
While Hammer’s career and personal life have been significantly impacted by these allegations, he hopes to learn from his mistakes, take accountability, and improve himself moving forward.
