Armie Hammer’s Sexual Assault Accuser Rips Josh Duhamel For Reaching Out To Actor After Replacing Him In Jennifer Lopez Romantic Comedy Amid Scandal
May 21 2021, Published 5:27 p.m. ET
Armie Hammer’s ex-girlfriend Effie is tearing into Josh Duhamel for reaching out to the actor amid sexual assault accusations.
Earlier this week, Duhamel spoke for the first time about being cast to replace Hammer in the Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy Shotgun Wedding.
Hammer was set to play Lopez’s love interest in the film until women came forward to accuse him of sexual assault. Other women leaked alleged text messages sent by the actor which described his kinks for rape fantasies, BDSM and cannibalism.
As a result of the scandal, Hammer decided to “walk away” from the project. Producers decided to cast Duhamel in the role.
The actor said he sent an email to Hammer after taking over. Duhamel said, "I know Armie a little bit, and when I knew I was gonna get the part, I emailed him and said, ‘Listen, I know you are going through it right now, I don't like to get roles like this and I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and good luck, get through it.”