Life is full of challenges, and Neil Gaiman faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
Neil Gaiman is a prolific English author known for his diverse body of work spanning short fiction, novels, comic books, audio theatre, and screenplays. He gained prominence with the comic series *The Sandman* and authored acclaimed novels such as *Good Omens* (co-written), *Stardust*, *American Gods*, *Coraline*, *Anansi Boys*, *The Graveyard Book*, and *The Ocean at the End of the Lane*. Gaiman has also been involved in the television adaptations of *Good Omens* and *The Sandman*, further solidifying his impact on popular culture.
In 1986, Julia Hobsbawm accused Neil Gaiman of "an aggressive, unwanted pass" and described how Gaiman pushed her onto a sofa and French kissed her.
In early 2002, Neil Gaiman filed papers claiming joint ownership of the Spawn characters he created with Todd McFarlane, sparking a legal dispute over copyright infringement.
By 2010, it was reported that the film adaptation of Neil Gaiman's *Death: The High Cost of Living* was no longer in production, marking a setback for the project.
In March 2020, Neil Gaiman, Amanda Palmer, and their son moved to New Zealand. Weeks later, Gaiman left the country for his holiday home on the Isle of Skye, breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules, which resulted in criticism and an apology from Gaiman.
In 2021, Caroline Wallner, a former tenant of Neil Gaiman, alleged that he demanded sexual favours in exchange for being allowed to continue living on his property. Wallner, her ex-husband, and Gaiman signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), and Gaiman paid Wallner $275,000.
In February 2022, Scarlett Pavlovich, a former nanny for Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer's child, alleged that Gaiman sexually assaulted her within hours of their first meeting.
In August 2022, Neil Gaiman made a $60,000 payment to 'Claire', one of the women who accused him of sexual assault and abuse.
In July 2024, five women accused Neil Gaiman of sexual assault and abuse. All five were interviewed on the Tortoise Media podcast *Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman*. One accuser, using the pseudonym 'Claire', was also interviewed by *The New York Times*.
In September 2024, Disney halted production on the film adaptation of Neil Gaiman's *The Graveyard Book* due to a variety of factors, including the sexual assault allegations against Gaiman.
In 2024, news outlets published sexual assault accusations against Neil Gaiman by numerous women. These accusations impacted or halted production on adaptations of his work. One accuser sued Gaiman and Amanda Palmer for rape and human trafficking. Gaiman has denied these allegations.
In January 2025, following allegations of sexual assault and abuse against Neil Gaiman, Dark Horse Comics cut ties with Gaiman, cancelling his ongoing comic adaptation of *Anansi Boys*. Gaiman was also dropped as a client by his agent Casarotto Ramsay.
As of January 2025, during their divorce proceedings, negotiations between Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer were described as "ugly", and Palmer moved in with her parents due to financial difficulties.
In February 2025, Scarlett Pavlovich filed three federal lawsuits in the US alleging human trafficking and sexual assault, naming Gaiman and Palmer as co-defendants in one case and Palmer alone in two others. Gaiman responded by claiming the American court lacked jurisdiction and accusing Pavlovich of lying, presenting evidence suggesting her claims were false.
In early 2025, Neil Gaiman and Caroline Wallner both requested arbitration, the dispute resolution method mandated by the NDA, each accusing the other of violating the agreement.
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