Another day, another Bryan Singer underage sex scandal. Or five. Or ten. Or, honestly, who can keep track anymore?
The Atlantic just published a truly damning year-long investigation into multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against the Bohemian Rhapsody director, speaking to over 50 sources, including four who have never spoken out before.
“The accusations against Singer cover a spectrum,” The Atlantic reports. “Some of the alleged victims say they were seduced by the director while underage; others say they were raped.”
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The article goes on to call 53-year-old Singer “a troubled man who surrounded himself with vulnerable teenage boys, many of them estranged from their families.”
The victims we interviewed told us these experiences left them psychologically damaged, with substance-abuse problems, depression, and PTSD. … Their accounts suggest that Singer didn’t act alone; he was aided by friends and associates who brought him young men. And he was abetted, in a less direct way, by an industry in which a record of producing hits confers immense power.
Among the alleged victims were two men who claim they had sex with Singer at his Beverly Hills home in the late ’90s when they were both underage.
A man we’ll call Eric told us that he was 17 in 1997 when he and Singer had sex at a party at the director’s house; another we’ll call Andy says he was only 15 that same year, when he and Singer had sex in a Beverly Hills mansion. Both men say Singer, who was then in his early 30s, knew they were under 18, the age of consent in California. (They asked The Atlantic to conceal their identity for fear of retaliation, and because they didn’t want certain details about their past made public.)
Other alleged victims featured in the article include Victor Valdovinos, who claims Singer molested him at 13 on the set of the film Apt Pupil, a man named Ben who says he was “passed around” by the guys in Singer’s inner circle, and a man named “Andy” who alleges he had sex with Singer at a party when he was just 14.
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Last October, Singer issued a statement defending himself against an article about him set to be published in the near future, calling it “fictional and irresponsible” and saying it “will rehash false accusations and baseless lawsuits”, and writing on Instagram:
I have known for some time that [there may be] a negative article about me. They have contacted my friends, colleagues and people I don’t even know. In today’s climate where people’s careers are being harmed by mere accusations, what [these reporters are] attempting to do is a reckless disregard for the truth, making assumptions that are fictional and irresponsible.
At the time, Singer said the article would be published by Esquire and claimed it was set to coincide with the release of Bohemian Rhapsody to ensure maximum damage to the film and his reputation.
Though Singer is credited as the director of Bohemian Rhapsody, he was actually fired from the film two weeks before production wrapped after reports of erratic behavior on set. Dexter Fletcher was rushed in to replace him; however, Singer is listed as the sole director.
Singer has yet to issue any statement now that the article has been published.
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RIGay
Roman Polanski, anyone?
Chrisk
He did have to move out of the country to avoid being sent to prison though.
Chrisk
I think it’s funny that somebody like Spacey is now an outcast and he doesn’t come anywhere near singers long long list of abuse of under age boys.
With Spacey it was just some unwanted groping and Singer used drugs to actually rape them. Not to mention he kept a harem of young teenagers around him.
Donston
There have been a couple of guys who said Spacey tried to hit on them when they were underage. One said that he had a bit of a “relationship” with Spacey when he was in high school. There’s probably more. And some of the accusations thrown at Spacey’s behaviors extend beyond and are a bit more twisted than groping here and there, which is bad enough.
Either way, Spacey is definitely the fall guy for a lot of other and perhaps more sinister on-goings in the industry.
Chevelter
You might want to add the word allegedly when you say Singer used drugs to rape people.
Kangol
Didn’t Spacey hoist 14-year-old Adam Rapp onto his (Spacey’s) bed and then climb atop him? I mean, that’s more than “unwanted groping.” His creepy crap is indefensible. Singer’s behavior, if this story is even half-credible, is abhorrent and should merit a long stay behind bars.
Greg
He kept a harem of young teenagers instead of a harem of old teenagers.
Chrisk
He’s actually been set to direct the new Red Sonja movie. Just like Roman Polanski I guess that’s how Hollywood rolls.
Cato
One of the details in the story, about huge parties with young guys at a Seattle mansion rings very true to me. Lester Waters’ home on Capital Hill was notorious for drugs and sex with underage kids. At age 25 I was out of the preferred range, but younger friends attended and they described complete debauchery.
seaguy
I attended a party at Lester’s place when he lived in Redmond (before he moved to Cap Hill) and was in a bedroom where our coats had been placed in the bed.trying to find my coat to get something from the pocket when Lester came in and groped me. I just kind of thought he was drunk. Before he could go much further than having his hand groping my crotch to feel how big I was. And if it was arousing me we were interrupted by a friend of mine who sensed that I needed rescued and pulled me away. I never gave that incident much thought and attended several other parties at Lester’s homes without incident. But looking back I see that Lester did like twinks and apparently that is something him and Singer have in common. I can see how a young gay man who was kicked out for being gay when he was in his teens could fall victim to these guys who have money and status things those young teen gay men desire because they’re often couch surfing or barely making it working retail cause college was cut off when they came out. They see these Rich gay men as role models so they gravitate towards them but the ones like Singer prey on that vulnerability to get them into bed in what seems like it was a millionaires competition to see who can nail the hottest youngest twink. Now people are piecing it all together.
Creamsicle
Does this mean that that Real McNeals actor can get his career back? He seemed to disappear overnight as soon as he mentioned that Bryan Singer, “likes to diddle little boys by the pool.”
Vince
Ha. Yes. That did sort of sink him afterwords didn’t it. The rule was that you didn’t actually name them. You just alluded like Cory Feldmen did.
Dyana B
Creamsicle, the reason why Noah Galvin (The Real O’Neals) kind of lost his career is because he kind of ran his mouth about Bryan Singer, Colton Haynes (Arrow & Teen Wolf) and Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) in an interview with Vulture. He made some nasty remarks about them, especially about Bryan Singer. He then tried to apologize for his remarks, claiming that his comments were false and unwarranted but by then the damage had already been done. Here is his full apology…
I sincerely apologize to Bryan Singer for the horrible statement I made about him in the interview I gave to New York Magazine. My comments were false and unwarranted. It was irresponsible and stupid of me to make those allegations against Bryan, and I deeply regret doing so. I have never been to Bryan’s house, and I admit there is no basis for any of the things I said or implied about Bryan in that interview. I understand now that my statements were not at all funny and have serious implications. I am very sorry and I hope that Bryan and everyone else who read that interview can forgive me for my serious lapse in judgment. I have contacted New York Magazine and the other publications that republished my statements and asked them all to print this retraction and apology.
The entire interview I gave to Vulture has hurt the LGBTQ community and the industry I feel truly fortunate to be a part of. My only intention was to try and empower and promote honesty, but I fully understand that comments I made were brazen and hurtful. To Colton Haynes and to the LGBTQ youth, especially those who have embraced our show, I have no right to dictate how or when anybody comes out of the closet; I know how difficult and scary the process of coming out can be, and the last thing I would ever want to do is make it scarier. For anyone. Lastly, as I said in the interview, I think Eric Stonestreet is a wonderful actor. I apologize to everyone that I’ve hurt with my comments and understand the damage that has been done. I am new to this and will certainly commit to being more thoughtful and wiser as I navigate all of this moving forward.
bowlingbutch
I am not backing Singer for what he did but wonder how many of these younger guys went to these parties looking for the alcohol, drugs and maybe an older man to get some cash and presents from. Are these the same ones complaining now? When you are 17 your hormones are raging and having sex is definitely on your mind. The older men know that. Not right but it happens
Chevelter
Finally a bit of sanity among the internet lynch mob. Thanks. I also wonder how many aspiring actors throw themselves at someone like Singer, in a position to make them famous, and when they are refused or the situation doesn’t work out they cry “victim” and go lawyer shopping to squeeze some cash out of the situation.
Polaro
Diddling minors is a crime. It’s wrong. Diddling a consenting non-minor is not. Deciding years later that you made some bad choices does not make it a crime – its what most young people do, regardless of any advice people try to give them. Being attracted to younger men of legal age is not a crime. Most of these guys all went along with this expecting more than they got and then got angry. That’s life. Sad, but own it. The ones that say they actually got raped have a case to plead. Rape is always wrong. Seriously, there are real cases of rape that we need to pay attention to. These cases of twinks playing the game and losing is sad, but they willingly played.
Curtispsf
Well said and to the point. Reminds me of a saying I picked up when I was running weed from Jamaica. “Things are not always as they seem. Sometimes milk masquerades as cream.”
Donston
Did you actually read The Atlantic article or even the excerpts here? He’s being accused of messing with minors (some as young as 13/14). Otherwise, it wouldn’t be a big deal. Most of the industry people who have been accused of misconduct have been accused of messing with minors, consistently groping or exposing themselves to non-consenting adults, assaulting people and/or offering advantages for sexual favors. No one is talking about merely flirting with or hooking up with young dudes of age.
chillbrutha82
Cue the YouTube video from Daniel X Miller saying what a wonderful person Bryan is in 3…2…1…
frankcar1965
Another slam of a successful Gay man. They didn’t mention that the one who sued him dropped the charges and then got put in jail himself, did they? For larceny or something. How come all these allegations are coming now especially since it concerns minors? I think it has already been investigated and nothing has come of it. Did all the parents just not do anything? No, because nothing happened.
Vince
He (Egan) actually successfully sued Singers pal and business partner Marc Rector Collins for millions who also happens to be a convicted pediphile. Unfortunately Collins skipped the country and he never collected a dime.
I have no doubt singer played with him when he was under age. He would’ve been the right age for Singer. I think about 15 at the time. The reason he lied about being in hawaii is they have no statue of limitations in rape cases. He lied to make it work so he could collect money.
I refuse to protect scum just because they’re gay. Singer doesn’t even identify as a gay man anyways.
Vince
Wow. I just read the Atlantic investigation. Everything has been collaborated with records and eye witnesses. I recommend it to everyone reading this.
Singer has to be the biggest and most discusting pediphiles in hollywood today. I really hope this finally brings him down after decades of abuse.
Chevelter
There are two sides to every story, you know. If Singer is guilty of being a “discusting pediphile” a court should be the place for judge, jury and conviction, not an internet lynch mob.
Vince
These cases are beyond the court due to statute of limitations.
Some of the boys were as young as 14/15 that he was having sexual relations with. Not to mention giving them drugs. Two of Singers freinds are pediphiles. Gary Goddard and Marc Rector Collins. A Documentary was made about his called “an open secret” and guess who the subject was?
If you read the article you’ll see they carefully confirmed each one with eye witnesses and records. I mean seriously. What else do you need? Pictures? Oh wait..
Vince
There is actually a guy currently suing him. The one that Singer did on the Yacht in Seattle. Guzmen I believe.
It’s interesting that the article kind of made it seem the reason he got fired is this shit is really getting to him. Like this latest case has him really on edge.
Greg
Aaaaayy. Everything has been corroborated. Not collaborated. As disgusting as it may seem, it’s not “pedophilia” if they were teen boys.
QueerTruth
The best thing we can all do is STOP SUPPORTING HIS FILMS.
Plain and simple. If he doesn’t make money, he’s out.
However, if he continues to make tons… this story will go on another ten years.
Greg
I already saw “Bohemian Rhapsody”. It was okay. Not great.
Greg
What Bryan Singer should be held responsible for is for that lame “Superman Returns”.