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Learn about the claims of inappropriate behavior and professional misconduct raised against Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and director of The Avengers. Find out how his ex-wife, Ray Fisher, and Buffy's stunt team accused him of infidelity, racism, and abuse.
May 12, 2021 · From Buffy to Avengers, Joss Whedon has faced accusations of abuse, sexism, and poor writing from actors and fans. Vulture reviews the history of Whedon's controversies and how they have affected his career and reputation.
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- Sarah Michelle Gellar. Buffy herself was among the first to react to Carpenter's post. In an Instagram post, she wrote: "While I am proud to have my name associated with Buffy Summers, I don't want to be forever associated with the name Joss Whedon.
- David Boreanaz. Despite working with Carpenter on both Buffy and Angel, Boreanaz released only a very brief comment about her allegations. He replied to her post: "I am here for you to listen and support you.
- Amber Benson. Benson, who played Tara before her character was killed off in Season 6, quoted tweeted Charisma's statement, writing: "Buffy was a toxic environment and it starts at the top. @
- Michelle Trachtenberg. The Dawn actor, who joined Buffy as a 15-year-old in the show's fifth season, made one of the most explosive allegations against Whedon.
Jan 18, 2022 · The New York magazine article included new allegations from people who worked with Whedon in those days, including costume designer Cynthia Bergstrom, who said Whedon “grabbed my arm and dug in ...
Feb 14, 2021 · A detailed account of the abuse and misconduct accusations against Joss Whedon by his former cast members from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Learn how Whedon allegedly threatened, humiliated, and discriminated against his actors, especially Charisma Carpenter and James Marsters.
Jan 17, 2022 · How did the once-revered showrunner become an outcast accused of misogyny? Read the account of his ex-wife, his ex-actors, and his own words on the accusations.
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Jan 19, 2022 · The author reflects on how Whedon's downfall feels crushing and inevitable after years of loving his work and seeing it as feminist fun. She examines the patterns of sexual harassment and workplace abuse in his shows and his own self-awareness as a Xander-ish dweeb.
