More Buffy Folks Come Out Against Joss Whedon
While I will always be honored to have played the character of Spike, the Buffy set was not without challenges. I do not support abuse of any kind, and am heartbroken to learn of the experiences of some of the cast. I send my love and support to all involved.
- James Marsters (@JamesMarstersOf) February 12, 2021
• James Marsters comes out in support without naming names.
• Nicholas Brendan said on Facebook Live that he believes and supports Charisma 100% and will elaborate more when he's feeling better (he's apparently suffered a back injury).
• David Boreanaz has wiped out his Instagram, while his wife has deleted hers.
* Boreanaz and Alyson Hannigan are posting on Instagram stories but not addressing the scandal.
I would like to validate what the women of Buffy are saying
and support them in telling their story. They deserve to be heard.
I understand where @AllCharisma, Amber, Michelle and all
the women who have spoken out are coming from.
Kater Gordon and I 1/2
- NOX NOX WHO’S WEARING A MASK? (@martinoxon) February 12, 2021
This took courage. I’m really proud of you and stand by you. Everyone does.
- Ross McCall 🍀🏴 (@maccageezer) February 11, 2021
"Casually cruel" is a perfect way of describing Joss. He thought being mean was funny. Making female writers cry during a notes session was especially hysterical. He actually liked to boast about the time he made one writer cry twice in one meeting. #IStandWithCharismaCarpenter https://t.co/SgPF1rgRby
- Jose Molina (@JoseMolinaTV) February 13, 2021
Just to say it - a lot of folks gave Ray Fisher hell and questioned him at every step all because you liked this man’s TV shows and movies. https://t.co/511MotT5K5
- ArrestElizabethFromKnoxville (@KirkWrites79) February 10, 2021
As I said on our call, many people are watching how my truth statement is received. When they see a positive, loving embrace from ppl like you, it creates space for their own stories to be heard. Thank you. Plz know I am inspired by you for speaking your heart too. Love you. 🌈
- charisma carpenter (@AllCharisma) February 12, 2021
In addition to responding to J August Richards, she also responded to Eliza Dushku on Instagram:
"I owe you an apology. I never lent my voice to you privately nor publicly when you shared your truth after suffering sexual misconduct in the workplace. As I wrote to you privately, this makes your statement of support sweeter. And as I said to J, your loving embrace empowers others to feel safe to share their stories. Thank you for being who you are. Thank you for your inspiring words of support. I will never forget how you have made me feel. 💖"
How many WGA meetings have I sat in that discuss holding showrunners accountable for bad behavior? But today, I see only actresses speaking up about Joss Whedon. Fellas, no one saw anything?
- Glen Mazzara (@glenmazzara) February 11, 2021
Charisma Carpenter’s Joss Whedon story is part of a larger reevaluation of Whedon’s legacy. https://t.co/mSMP7V7xVd
- Vox (@voxdotcom) February 11, 2021
p.p.s. I met Joss once when I interviewed to be a writer on Buffy. I was pregnant at the time. First thing he said to me: "Boy, are you fat." I laughed because it was an interview. But when I read @AllCharisma's post, I realized it was a pattern. And I didn't get the job.
- Nell Scovell (@NellSco) February 12, 2021
If cancel culture is real, why do we have to cancel Joss Whedon every year?
- Librariana (@thebilinguist) February 11, 2021
This support is wonderful but y'all gotta give her and Ray Fisher work...
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