Brendan Fraser Accuses Former HFPA President Philip Berk of s**ual Assault

In a shocking revelation, Brendan Fraser has joined the #MeToo movement by sharing allegations of s**ual assault against Philip Berk, a former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).

The renowned actor opened up about the incident in an interview with GQ, where he claimed that Berk assaulted him at the Beverly Hills Hotel in the summer of 2003.

Fraser described the encounter in detail, stating that Berk's left hand reached around and grabbed his buttock, while one of his fingers touched him inappropriately.

According to the actor, Berk continued to move his finger in a disturbing manner.

Berk, on the other hand, had previously mentioned the incident in his memoir “With Signs and Wonders,” but brushed it off as a joke.

Fraser vehemently disagreed, expressing his fear and discomfort during the encounter, which forced him to remove Berk's hand.

The incident left Fraser feeling ill and vulnerable, as if he were a child again.

Overwhelmed with emotions, he confided in his wife, but refrained from going public due to the impact it could have on his personal and professional life.

“I didn't want to confront the way it made me feel or have it define me,” Fraser explained.

Fraser's representatives requested an apology from the HFPA, which Berk provided.

However, the apology did not admit any wrongdoing on Berk's part.

Instead, it followed the typical pattern of denying intent to upset Fraser.

Berk, who took a temporary hiatus from the HFPA after backlash from his memoir, denied Fraser's claims, calling them a fabrication.

The HFPA released a statement in response, firmly denouncing s**ual harassment and such behavior.

They acknowledged their ongoing working relationship with Fraser over the years, including his involvement in Golden Globe nominees announcements and press conferences.

The association also stated that they were previously unaware of the alleged incident and are currently investigating further details.

Fraser revealed that the encounter had a profound impact on his life, leading him to become reclusive and withdraw from the public eye.

He questioned whether the HFPA had blacklisted him since he was rarely invited back to the Golden Globe Awards following 2003, an event organized by the association.

The actor believes that the incident played a part in derailing his career, stating, “The phone does stop ringing in your career, and you start asking yourself why.

There's many reasons, but was this one of them?

I think it was.”

Encouraged by the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, Fraser found the courage to come forward, inspired by his friends Rose McGowan, Ashley Judd, and Mira Sorvino, whom he worked with in the past.

While Fraser admitted to still feeling frightened, he emphasized the importance of speaking up.

Despite the fear and hesitation he experienced, he acknowledged the need to share his truth.

Fraser concluded the interview by stating, “Maybe I am over-reacting in terms of what the instance was.

I just know what my truth is.”

This brave revelation by Brendan Fraser highlights the ongoing struggle against s**ual assault and misconduct within the entertainment industry.

It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up against such behavior and supporting survivors who find the strength to share their stories.