Fred Savage has been accused of s.e.xual harassment and assault by six women. The “Wonder Years” star, who was fired earlier this year after directing nine episodes of the ABC reboot, was let go after the allegations were made on set after production “started immediately” into the 46-year-old former child star-turned-executive producer’s conduct. Two of the six anonymous accusers told “The Hollywood Reporter” about what they claim it was like to work with Savage.
One said: “To their credit, I was contacted within hours. An investigation started immediately and he was barred from setting.” The news – which broke in May – was met with a confirmation by a representative from 20th Television, who referred to “allegations of inappropriate conduct.
The two women – who were not identified by the paper – believe there are two different sides to the former “Boy meets world” star.
One said: “His eyes would go dead” as he shifted from one mood to another. The six women – who asked to have their identities kept secret by Disney – allege verbal harassment and an alleged assault of an ex crew member.
The other described how the higher ups would “all see his absolute perfect, best face” but saved his nastier side for “below-the-line employees who don’t have power.
One of the alleged victims, who at the time of the alleged incident no longer worked on the show, claimed that Savage followed her into the women’s restroom at a bar often frequented by the crew after work and “forcefully” kissed her and then “pulled” her hand to “his groin area”. She said: “He was buying shots for everyone,” and then later when she went to the loo, he appeared.
Source: IOL
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