Kevin Spacey recently said that the huge cost of fighting the many sexual assault accusations against him has drained his money so badly that he no longer has a home. He still believes that one strong acting role could bring him back into the spotlight.
Nobody should be without a place to stay. No matter how bad someone’s finances are, people deserve basic shelter until they can get back on their feet. But it is also true that nobody deserves to be sexually assaulted. And even though Spacey has not been formally convicted, it is hard for many people to believe that a man with an entire Wikipedia page listing accusers has never acted inappropriately.
Kevin Spacey opens up about his legal expenses
Spacey losing his home is not shocking. In a recent interview with Piers Morgan, he said his Baltimore house was close to foreclosure because he could no longer afford his huge legal expenses. Reports now say he has lost that home and is shifting between hotels and Airbnbs while waiting for things to settle. He explained that the last seven years have drained him financially. He says he barely earned anything while spending everything on his defence.
Still, Spacey says he is trying to find work. He claims his manager has been reaching out to major figures in Hollywood. Spacey said that many directors are ready to cast him again as soon as they get approval from studios. He hinted that he is talking to some very powerful people in the industry. He even said that if someone like Martin Scorsese or Quentin Tarantino called tomorrow, his comeback would begin instantly.
But Spacey’s attitude seems out of touch. He has never really shown regret or personal growth. If any of the accusations are ever proven true, he should face prison time. Hollywood can be unpredictable and sometimes forgiving. They have welcomed back controversial figures before, like Roman Polanski, who even won an Oscar after admitting to his crimes.
But Spacey seems to forget something important. Movies rely on audiences. Even the biggest directors fail when people don’t show up. If fans decide to ignore Spacey’s work, then the powerful people he hopes will hire him may continue to avoid him completely.