Kevin Spacey’s sex addiction has been confirmed in court papers – and his condition, and the treatment for it, is to be the key element in a $150 million lawsuit.
In 2017, actor Anthony Rapp said that when Spacey was 27 and he was 15, the actor made a pass at him. Spacey was dropped from season six of the Netflix hit show House Of Cards.
Soon after, representatives for the two-time Oscar winner said that he was ‘taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment’.
It was reported that he was doing so at the Meadows clinic in Arizona.
In the years since, Spacey has been accused of a string of sexual assaults in numerous lawsuits and been exonerated, found not liable or had the charges dropped for other reasons.
In 2022, a jury in New York found that he did not molest Rapp — and Rapp was ordered to pay Spacey damages.
He was also cleared on a number of charges relating to his time as artistic director of the Old Vic, after a trial in London in 2023.
Last year, he denied allegations of sexual harassment and assault made in a Channel 4 documentary.
Kevin Spacey’s, pictured, sex addiction has been confirmed in court papers – and his condition, and the treatment for it, is to be the key element in a $150 million lawsuit
Now, in an astonishing turn of events, Spacey is expected to testify about personal medical details involving ‘compulsive sexual behaviour disorder’ for MRC, the TV production company that made House Of Cards
Now, in an astonishing turn of events, Spacey is expected to testify about personal medical details involving ‘compulsive sexual behaviour disorder’ for MRC, the TV production company that made House Of Cards.
MRC previously (successfully) sued Spacey for nearly $31 million, saying it had lost millions due to his sexual misconduct with crew members on the show.
An arbitrator ruled the assault allegations against Spacey were credible, and that MRC should recoup its costs for starting over without him on a shorter final series.
However, last year he struck an agreement with MRC that allowed him to pay them only $1 million, in instalments. In return, he agreed to help them to sue their insurers.
Documents filed in court earlier this month show the company now has records which relate to his stay at the Meadows clinic. These will be used in a lawsuit against their insurance company. MRC is seeking a $150 million payout, on the grounds that Spacey was ill.
In a document filed earlier this month, MRC notes: ‘On November 1, 2017, Mr Spacey’s representatives announced publicly that Mr Spacey was “taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment”. Plaintiffs were advised that Mr. Spacey was “sick”, going away for a “very long time”.’
In 2017, actor Anthony Rapp, pictured, said that when Spacey was 27 and he was 15, the actor made a pass at him
The document, which is redacted in parts, continues: ‘The Meadows specialises in the treatment of patients’ addictions, including sex and other addictions. In particular, The Meadows is known for its “Gentle Path” programme for treating sex addiction.
‘The website for the “Gentle Path” programme highlights that “Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder” has been recognised by the World Health Organisation in the 11th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.
‘According to the website, this disorder “is characterised by a persistent inability to control intense, repetitive sexual impulses or urges resulting in recurring sexual behavior” which “manifests over an extended period (six months or more)”.’ MRC is seeking to compel Netflix boss Ted Sarandos to testify.
A trial is set for December.
Included in the filing are a trove of emails from Sarandos about Spacey at the height of the crisis. They appear to show the boss of the streamer in a state of panic over the size of the deepening scandal.
Also included is an email from Spacey’s lawyer Todd Rubenstein, dated November 4, 2017, assuring Netflix the actor is ‘not incapacitated’ and is ‘available, willing and able’ to work.
