Retro-Reveal: Anna Faris blows the lid off Ivan Reitman's abusive behavior on 2006 movie set

'It Was a Reign of Terror': Anna Faris Sheds Light on Ivan Reitman's Abusive Behavior

A decade and a half after the fact, actress Anna Faris bravely stepped forward to unveil the harsh reality she experienced while shooting the 2006 romantic comedy, "My Super Ex-Girlfriend". The late director Ivan Reitman, renowned for his works such as "Ghostbusters", "Twins", and "Kindergarten Cop", was exposed for his abusive behavior on-set by the actress in a surprising retro-reveal.

Faris Breaks Silence in Explosive Podcast

It all came to light on the "Anna Faris Is Unqualified" podcast, where the actress didn't hold back in her description of Reitman's behavior. As reported by The Guardian, Faris told guest Lena Dunham, "One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman.” She went on to describe the "reign of terror" Reitman imposed on set, a reality she found herself under on the very first day of shooting.

The actress even disclosed that Reitman "slapped [her] ass" publicly, leaving her "angry, hurt, and humiliated". The actress noted that such experiences left her feeling “small”.

"A Great Compliment" that Left Faris Uneasy

In an earlier episode of her podcast, Faris delved into her experiences without naming names. She recounted an incident during a film shoot in which the director slapped her in front of the entire crew, causing her to feel reduced to her physical attributes rather than her talent. "Listen, that's a f*ucking great compliment. I like my legs. But that sort of informed my whole experience with that whole project," she stated, regarding being told she had been hired in part because of her “great legs”.

Reflections on an Ugly Past

Faris’ bold revelations bring a fresh perspective to the entertainment industry’s troubled past, with echoes of the #MeToo movement that gathered momentum in 2017, following accusations against Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein. Her bravery in sharing her story forces us to re-evaluate the legacy of figures like Ivan Reitman and prompts necessary conversations about respect, equality, and safety in the workplace.

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