Christian Keyes turned a trending matter on X on Saturday (December 16) after taking to social media to share he’d been assaulted by a “highly effective man” in Hollywood.
The ‘Madea Goes To Jail’ actor made the surprising revelation in a video posted to his Instagram account on Friday (December 15).
Christan Keyes Shares Sexual Harassment In Hollywood
Although he particulars his expertise with the person, he by no means discloses their precise title.
“A few of them are your heroes, a few of them are individuals who y’all like, ‘Ah, yeah, such and such is wonderful, and he does this and he does that,’” Keyes defined. “Yeah, however he additionally does… this.”
Keyes confirmed followers a keychain recorder, saying he has saved one on him since 2005. He admitted to wanting to guard himself after the sexual harassment began. “Typically, it’s our personal individuals,” Christian Keyes stated.
Christian Describes The Sexual Harassment And His Subsequent Strikes
The Hollywood man repeatedly harassed him, and Keyes stated he rejected the person each time. On a separate event, the unidentified man allegedly advised Keyes about “younger Black males on the payroll” in trade for exhibiting as requested. In one other occasion, he says the person appeared at his condo and supplied him $100,000 to “take his garments off.”
It seemed to be a part of the trouble to recruit Keyes, however the actor saved asserting his lack of curiosity. Later within the video, he made it clear that he’s heterosexual, including that his “coverage” is his beard “is the one one within the mattress.”
On one other word, out of worry that his choice may considerably have an effect on his profession, he admitted to having recordings of this explicit particular person– in case there have been repercussions for his refusal to take part.
“The beauty of confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure agreements is that they will’t forestall you from turning all of these issues over to the police,” Christian Keyes added. “As a result of sexual harassment is a criminal offense, tried sexual assault is a felony.”
Keyes revealed that he’s “tried [his] greatest to forgive this individual,” however it’s one thing that “bothers him at evening” when he’s alone. Christian says he “needs to inform it” — that means the entire story — “over the mountain,” however his brother satisfied him to attend.
Regardless of the character of the reveal, Christian Keyes reassured his followers that he’s “good…God bought [him]. He claimed to be strategically planning his “subsequent eight strikes.” A kind of strikes consists of enjoying the recordings for the police, although he didn’t specify when.
Social Media Reacts To Christian’s Video
Keyes’ followers have been reacting to the viral video by sharing their ideas concerning the scenario on his Instagram feed and X. Many have praised him for locating the braveness to talk out.
“That is usually a lot more durable for males to come back ahead,” one individual wrote. “Particularly since we stay in a world the place ppl say as a males it’s best to be capable to take it. Praying for his therapeutic.”
One other continued, “It’s good that he has had the power to at the very least discuss this. I simply hope that he goes forward and current no matter proof he has to the authorities and begin the method.”
In the meantime, one individual believed that Cassie’s suing and settlement with Diddy in November had impressed others like Christian Keyes to share their historical past of sexual harassment abuse in Hollywood.
“I’m Glad that Males like Christian Keyes are Not Ashamed to Converse About Their Experiences.bSending Love & Assist to Christian Keyes. Cassie impressed him to Converse his Reality & if he Reveals Every thing – The Trade Will NEVER Be The Similar .. I STAND With All VICTIMS,” @superstarboss1 wrote.
In his Instagram put up, Christian Keyes added that there are male victims as there are ladies victims.
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