Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to James Franco.
James Franco is an American actor and filmmaker known for his diverse roles in both mainstream and independent films. He gained prominence in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and has starred in films like Milk, Eat Pray Love, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Spring Breakers, and Oz the Great and Powerful. He frequently collaborates with Seth Rogen, appearing in movies like Pineapple Express, This Is the End, and The Disaster Artist, winning a Golden Globe for the latter. Franco received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in 127 Hours.
James Franco's new play, "Desert Films," is set to premiere at Theatre 29. This project marks Franco's venture into theater, promising a unique and engaging experience for audiences. The play is hosted by Theatre 29.
On September 23, 2010, James Franco erroneously announced that he received a "D" grade in an "Acting" class at the NYU Graduate Film School.
On February 27, 2011, James Franco and Anne Hathaway hosted the 83rd Academy Awards. The show was widely panned, and Franco was criticized for his lack of energy.
In 2011, James Franco stated he had been strongly misquoted by reports in the media and news outlets reporting erroneous information about him.
In September 2012, José Angel Santana, a professor, filed a defamation lawsuit against James Franco after being terminated from his position, claiming Franco's comments about his teaching were false.
In September 2013, James Franco and José Angel Santana settled the defamation lawsuit.
In 2014, James Franco faced controversy after alleged messages between him and a seventeen-year-old girl surfaced on Instagram. He later admitted to writing the messages and expressed embarrassment.
In 2014, a 17-year-old girl posted screenshots on Instagram of alleged messages between her and James Franco, accusing him of trying to meet her in a hotel room after learning she was underage.
In March 2015, James Franco discussed his sexuality in an interview with Four Two Nine magazine, stating, "I like to think that I'm gay in my art and straight in my life."
On January 9, 2018, The New York Times canceled a planned event with James Franco due to the controversy surrounding recent allegations.
On January 11, 2018, the Los Angeles Times reported that five women were accusing James Franco of inappropriate or sexually exploitative behavior during the period when Franco was serving as their acting teacher or mentor.
At the 2018 Golden Globe Awards, James Franco wore a Time's Up pin and faced criticism on social media from actress Ally Sheedy, with allegations from a former girlfriend also surfacing.
In 2018, the Los Angeles Times reported that five women had accused James Franco of inappropriate or sexually exploitative behavior while he was their acting teacher or mentor.
In her 2018 memoir, Busy Philipps recounts an incident in which James Franco screamed at her and violently shoved her to the ground on the set of Freaks and Geeks.
On October 3, 2019, two former students of James Franco's film and acting school, Studio 4, filed a lawsuit against him and his partners, alleging sexual exploitation under the guise of education. The complaint, detailed in The New York Times, claimed the program created a pipeline for young women subjected to his personal and professional sexual exploitation. The litigants sought unspecified monetary damages as well as the return or destruction of any questionable material. Franco denied the claims through his attorney.
On February 21, 2021, news surfaced that James Franco had reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed by two former students, who agreed to drop their individual claims on February 11. The deal was submitted for preliminary court approval.
On March 15, 2021, the settlement deal regarding the lawsuit against James Franco was submitted for preliminary court approval.
In April 2021, Charlyne Yi, who worked with James Franco on "The Disaster Artist", stated that after they tried to quit the film over the allegations against Franco, the filmmakers offered them a larger role, which they saw as an attempted bribe. Yi also accused Seth Rogen of enabling Franco's behavior.
In June 2021, the terms of the settlement regarding the lawsuit against James Franco were revealed. Franco was set to pay over $2.2 million to resolve the disputes. $894,000 was to go to the two women who cited sexual exploitation, and the rest was to be shared by approximately 1,500 Studio 4 students who claimed they were defrauded.
In 2021, a lawsuit filed by some of James Franco's former acting students, alleging sexual harassment and fraud, was settled for $2.2 million.
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