"Buffy" star Charisma Carpenter accuses creator Joss Whedon of "abusive" behavior in lengthy post
3 years, 10 months ago

"Buffy" star Charisma Carpenter accuses creator Joss Whedon of "abusive" behavior in lengthy post

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Actress Charisma Carpenter, best known for her role as Cordelia Chase in the hit series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and spinoff "Angel," released an extensive statement Wednesday detailing the alleged abuse she endured from series creator and director, Joss Whedon. In the post shared to Carpenter's Twitter and Instagram accounts, she recounted the "hostile and toxic" workplace Whedon's behavior created. "Joss Whedon abused his power on numerous occasions while working together on the sets of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel," Carpenter wrote. Michelle Trachtenberg, who portrayed Buffy's younger sister Dawn, reposted Gellar's statement to her own Instagram adding that Whedon's behavior was "not appropriate" for when she was a teenager.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar says she wants to create a 'safe work environment' for young actors
1 year, 10 months ago

Sarah Michelle Gellar says she wants to create a 'safe work environment' for young actors

Daily Mail  

Sarah Michelle Gellar has said she rose to fame during a time when it was 'difficult' for young actors on set. Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, Sarah added that she wants to 'protect' the cast, which comes after claims of bullying on the set of Buffy The Vampire Slayer became public in recent years. Interview: The actress, 45, has …

Sarah Michelle Gellar says ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ had ‘extremely toxic male set’
2 years ago

Sarah Michelle Gellar says ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ had ‘extremely toxic male set’

LA Times  

Nearly a year after multiple cast members accused “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” creator Joss Whedon of misconduct, Sarah Michelle Gellar opened up Wednesday about her experience working on the hit series. Gellar, who played the titular heroine in “Buffy,” briefly spoke out against series creator Joss Whedon last year but did not elaborate then on her decision to do so …

Buffy fans support Charisma Carpenter as she calls out ‘problematic’ Angel season 4
2 years, 1 month ago

Buffy fans support Charisma Carpenter as she calls out ‘problematic’ Angel season 4

The Independent  

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Joss Whedon may have tainted Buffy’s legacy – but us fans have made the show our own
2 years, 9 months ago

Joss Whedon may have tainted Buffy’s legacy – but us fans have made the show our own

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As the years passed, more stories emerged – Whedon’s …

Joss Whedon: Brief timeline of allegations as Avengers director breaks silence over claims
2 years, 11 months ago

Joss Whedon: Brief timeline of allegations as Avengers director breaks silence over claims

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Carpenter, who played Cordelia in Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer before moving to its spin-off …

Gal Gadot says director Joss Whedon 'threatened' to make her 'career miserable' during Justice League reshoots
3 years, 7 months ago

Gal Gadot says director Joss Whedon 'threatened' to make her 'career miserable' during Justice League reshoots

Firstpost  

Joss Whedon reportedly threatened Gal Gadot when she pushed back on some new dialogue he had written for her character in Justice League. Gal Gadot has detailed her experience of working with filmmaker Joss Whedon on the DC movie Justice League, saying the director threatened to make her “career miserable”. The Israeli actor, who essays the role of superhero Wonder …

Buffy star Nicholas Brendon breaks silence on Charisma Carpenter’s allegations against Joss Whedon, says he ‘loves’ them both
3 years, 10 months ago

Buffy star Nicholas Brendon breaks silence on Charisma Carpenter’s allegations against Joss Whedon, says he ‘loves’ them both

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon has issued a statement …

As Buffy alumni speak out against Joss Whedon, fans reckon with show creator's troubling legacy
3 years, 10 months ago

As Buffy alumni speak out against Joss Whedon, fans reckon with show creator's troubling legacy

Firstpost  

For years, fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer have had to reconcile their adoration for a show about a teenage girl who slays monsters, with the criticism that often swirled around her creator. “Joss Whedon abused his power on numerous occasions while working together on the sets of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel,” she said in the post, hashtagged …

Male ‘Buffy’ stars back Charisma Carpenter, others alleging misconduct by Joss Whedon
3 years, 10 months ago

Male ‘Buffy’ stars back Charisma Carpenter, others alleging misconduct by Joss Whedon

LA Times  

Actor David Boreanaz, who famously played Angel on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” is the latest cast member to express support for former costar Charisma Carpenter, who alleged misconduct by series producer Joss Whedon. “Joss Whedon abused his power on numerous occasions while working together on the sets of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Angel,’” wrote Carpenter last Wednesday in a …

Joss Whedon abuse allegations: Buffy and the women who shaped her deserve better.
54 years, 11 months ago

Joss Whedon abuse allegations: Buffy and the women who shaped her deserve better.

Slate  

This week’s revelations of Joss Whedon’s on-set behavior, in a post from former Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel star Charisma Carpenter, further tarnish the reputation of one of the most acclaimed and beloved creators of the 1990s and 2000s. For me, a longtime Buffy fan, these allegations feel different from other abuses of power by creators and producers revealed …

More Buffy stars share support for Charisma Carpenter amid Joss Whedon allegations
3 years, 10 months ago

More Buffy stars share support for Charisma Carpenter amid Joss Whedon allegations

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The actor is the latest Buffy star to speak out in solidarity with Carpenter in …

Buffy fans had heard the Joss Whedon allegations – we chose not to listen
3 years, 10 months ago

Buffy fans had heard the Joss Whedon allegations – we chose not to listen

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Wednesday, actor Charisma Carpenter, who portrayed the ebullient cheerleader-turned-detective Cordelia on Buffy and its …

Buffy star Anthony Head reveals shock over Joss Whedon abuse claims
3 years, 10 months ago

Buffy star Anthony Head reveals shock over Joss Whedon abuse claims

The Independent  

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Anthony Head 'gutted' about co-stars' Joss Whedon abuse allegations
3 years, 10 months ago

Anthony Head 'gutted' about co-stars' Joss Whedon abuse allegations

Daily Mail  

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Anthony Head has expressed disappointment that he was not given the opportunity to support his younger co-stars amid claims of 'toxic and cruel' behaviour on set - because he was 'like a father figure' to them. Old times: Head played Rupert Giles throughout the show's hugely successful six-year run between 1997 and 2003 Claims: Charisma …

Joss Whedon accused of abusing Buffy the Vampire Slayer star while she was pregnant: ‘I felt powerless and alone’
3 years, 10 months ago

Joss Whedon accused of abusing Buffy the Vampire Slayer star while she was pregnant: ‘I felt powerless and alone’

The Independent  

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Sarah Michelle Gellar and more Buffy stars respond to ‘not appropriate’ Joss Whedon allegations: ‘There was a lot of damage done during that time’
3 years, 10 months ago

Sarah Michelle Gellar and more Buffy stars respond to ‘not appropriate’ Joss Whedon allegations: ‘There was a lot of damage done during that time’

The Independent  

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star Charisma Carpenter Accuses Filmmaker Joss Whedon of Toxic Behaviour
3 years, 10 months ago

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star Charisma Carpenter Accuses Filmmaker Joss Whedon of Toxic Behaviour

News 18  

Actor Charisma Carpenter has called out filmmaker Joss Whedon for his alleged abusive and toxic behaviour on the sets of their 1990s series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The 50-year-old actor further said she decided to come forward with her story of harassment after Justice League actor Ray Fisher accused Whedon of “gross, abusive, unprofessional and completely unacceptable behaviour” on the …

Buffy actor Charisma Carpenter speaks out against 'toxic' director Joss Whedon, details his 'abusive behaviour' on Twitter
3 years, 10 months ago

Buffy actor Charisma Carpenter speaks out against 'toxic' director Joss Whedon, details his 'abusive behaviour' on Twitter

Firstpost  

Charisma Carpenter accused director and producer Joss Whedon of being emotionally abusive on set ― and said that while he “found his misconduct amusing,” his actions traumatised her. The first and most direct allegations came from Charisma Carpenter, who said in a social media post that Whedon has a “history of creating toxic and hostile work environments,” including the one …

‘Buffy’ stars back Charisma Carpenter for speaking up about ‘toxic’ Joss Whedon
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Buffy’ stars back Charisma Carpenter for speaking up about ‘toxic’ Joss Whedon

LA Times  

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Angel” alum Charisma Carpenter is the latest actress to publicly accuse director Joss Whedon of abusing his power, among other allegations, and she’s standing with embattled “Justice League” actor Ray Fisher. It is with a beating, heavy heart that I say I coped in isolation and, at times, destructively.” The actress said she’s coming forward …

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