Anna Faris Accuses Late Director Ivan Reitman of Inappropriate Behavior on Set

Anna Faris has finally named the director who she accused of inappropriately touching her during production.

The 45-year-old actress revealed on her podcast, “Anna Faris Is Unqualified,” that the late director of “My Super Ex-Girlfriend,” Ivan Reitman, “slapped my a—” and yelled at her on her first day, leaving her angry, hurt, and humiliated.

“One of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman.

I mean, the idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller.

He would bring down somebody every day… and my first day, it was me,” Faris said in a conversation with Lena Dunham about how people behave on set.

Dunham sympathized with Faris, saying, “I don’t think you’re the first person who’s reported that.

And I’m so sorry you had that experience.

And did no one step in and say, ‘No’?”

“No.

It was, like, 2006,” Faris replied.

While Faris has spoken in detail about the incident before, she never revealed the name of the director she was accusing.

On an older episode of her podcast in 2017, Faris recalled one moment that left her so stunned, all she could do was “giggle.”

“I was doing a scene where I was on a ladder and I was supposed to be taking books off a shelf, and he slapped my *ss in front of the crew so hard,” she shared.

“I remember looking around and seeing the crew members being like, ‘Wait, what are you going to do about that? That seemed weird.’”

“And that’s how I dismissed it.

I was like, ‘Well, this isn’t a thing.

Like, it’s not that big of a deal.

Buck up, Faris.

Like, just giggle.’ But it made me feel small.

He wouldn’t have done that to the lead male,” she continued.

Faris also claimed in 2017 that the “Ghostbusters” director told her agent she was hired because of her “great legs.” “And listen, that’s a f—ing great compliment.

I like my legs.

But that sort of informed my whole experience with that whole project,” she admitted.

“I don’t think the male lead got hired because he had great legs.

Therefore I felt like I’m hired because of these elements—not because of [talent].”

Reitman passed away on February 24, 2022, at the age of 75.

He directed popular movies such as “Ghostbusters,” “Kindergarten Cop,” and “Stripes” throughout his career.

The entertainment industry has seen a significant increase in allegations of s**ual misconduct in recent years, with many powerful men being accused of inappropriate behavior.

The #MeToo movement began in 2017, with women and men speaking out against s**ual harassment and assault they’ve experienced in their careers.

Faris’ accusations against Reitman come amid ongoing discussions about the importance of equal treatment for all actors and crew members while on set.

The actress has consistently used her platform to speak out against injustices in the industry, and her revelations about Reitman highlight the need for change in the entertainment world.

Faris’ decision to name the director she accused of inappropriate behavior on set is an important step toward holding individuals accountable for their actions.

It also encourages others to speak out and share their experiences so that necessary changes can be made to prevent future abuse.

As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, it is essential to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved in productions.

This means ensuring that there are protocols in place to address and prevent inappropriate behavior, as well as providing resources for those who have experienced abuse.