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May 12, 2021 · The once-heralded director Joss Whedon has faced allegations of misconduct from former co-workers, actors on his sets, and his ex-wife. Vulture has compiled all the allegations into one...
- Gabrielle Sanchez
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- Whedon's Ex-Wife Kai Cole Alleges Marital Infidelity
- Justice League's Ray Fisher Accuses Whedon of 'Unprofessional' Behavior
- Buffy's Stunt Team Claims Whedon Was Abusive On-Set
- James Marsters Reveals Whedon's Disturbing Response to Spike's Popularity
- Whedon Fires Charisma Carpenter from Angel Following Her Pregnancy
- Joss Whedon Responded to Abuse Allegations in 2022 Interview
Following their divorce in 2016, Whedon's ex-wife Kai Cole (who collaborated with him on a number of his projects) wrote an essay accusing him of being a "hypocrite preaching feminist ideals." Published by The Wrap in August 2017, the article alleges Whedon admitted to Cole "he hid multiple affairs and a number of inappropriate emotional ones that ...
Three months after Cole's essay was published, Whedon found himself back in the spotlight thanks to Justice League. The filmmaker had overseen reshoots on the DCEU crossover after original director Zack Snyder left the project in March 2017, citing a recent personal tragedy. At the time, it was unknown just how extensive Whedon's reshoots had reall...
Among the first to speak out about their previous experiences with Whedon since Fisher raised his allegations are Sophia Crawford and Jeff Pruitt, a now-married couple who met and started dating while serving as, respectively, Sarah Michelle Gellar's stunt double and a stunt coordinator for Buffy the Vampire Slayer from seasons 1-4. In an interview...
Introduced as a supporting villain in Buffy season 2, the bleach blonde, punk-rock, snarky British vampire Spike would go on to become one of the show's more popular characters and briefly returned in season 3 before becoming a recurring player from season 4 on. He was so beloved the architects of the Buffy-verse even resurrected him after his deat...
A haughty cheerleader-turned member of the Scooby Gang (the nickname for the characters who assisted Buffy in her slayer duties), Cordelia Chase was a recurring character on the early seasons of Buffy. She would go on to become a main player on its spinoff, Angel, which picked up after Cordelia had graduated from Sunnydale High (along with Buffy an...
After years of silence, Whedon finally responded to some of the many complaints against him, and his responses drew general criticism from most of the internet for failing to demonstrate an actual understanding of why there was outrage over the alleged offenses or remorse for their potential impact on other people. In some of his answers, he outrig...
Feb 14, 2021 · The allegations of Joss Whedon's misbehavior on the sets of Buffy and Angel continue to mount. Here's a breakdown of what actors have spoken up.
Jul 10, 2024 · "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator Joss Whedon faced several abuse allegations from various actors in 2020 and 2021. Here's a look back at the controversy.
Jan 18, 2022 · Whedon has been accused of being verbally abusive to co-workers, dating back to his days on “Buffy.” Numerous people described him as a bully, and his behavior on set as overbearing.
Jan 18, 2022 · NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Lila Shapiro about the allegations against writer-director Joss Whedon.
Apr 10, 2021 · In less than a year, writer-director Joss Whedon has gone from a Hollywood A-lister known for writing strong-willed female characters to the latest example of a person in the industry accused...
