Matthew Lawrence Says He Was Fired From Agency After Refusing to Strip for Director
Matthew Lawrence Shares Sexual Harassment Experience in Hollywood
Actor Matthew Lawrence recently opened up about his own experience with sexual harassment in Hollywood on his “Brotherly Love” podcast. He shared that he was fired from an agency after he refused to strip for a director involved in a Marvel project. The 43-year-old actor recounted his experience during Friday’s episode, where he and his co-hosts, brothers and fellow actors Joey and Andrew Lawrence, delved into the dark side of the Hollywood entertainment industry.
A Two-Way Street
Within the larger context of the #MeToo movement conversation on the podcast, Lawrence commented on the prevalence in Hollywood of people with power “using their power to influence somebody else.” He continued to state that there is a small percentage of men in Hollywood who have experienced sexual harassment, saying there is a “double standard” when it comes to men admitting they were subject to such circumstances. He specifically honed in on actor Terry Crews and his allegations that an agent groped him at a Hollywood party.
“Terry Crews comes out and says it, and people are laughing at him,” Lawrence said. “People don’t support him; they kick him out – why? Because he’s a man that represents masculinity, and I think our society is less ready to hear that situation going on with men than they are with women.”
Standing Up for Principles
Joey Lawrence echoed Matthew’s sentiments, saying that when he has been placed in similar situations, of which “there were plenty,” it came down to principles. “I just wasn’t going to do it, you know?” Joey said. “And I lost out on a lot of parts, too. Big movie parts.”
A Career in Hollywood
Matthew Lawrence came into the spotlight at age four, with his credits including 1993’s “Mrs. Doubtfire” where he acted alongside the late Robin Williams as well as the role of long-lost Jack Hunter in the ABC sitcom “Boy Meets World.” Lawrence also played a lead role in the family comedy “Brotherly Love,” which aired from 1995 to 1997 on the WB Network and featured brothers Joey and Andrew.
It’s important to have conversations like these to bring awareness to the issue of sexual harassment in Hollywood and to support those who have experienced it.
Actor Matthew Lawrence Shares Sexual Harassment Experience in Hollywood
Actor Matthew Lawrence recently opened up about his own experience with sexual harassment in Hollywood on his “Brotherly Love” podcast. The 43-year-old actor shared that he was fired from an agency after he refused to strip for a director involved in a Marvel project.
During the podcast, Lawrence delved into the dark side of the Hollywood entertainment industry, commenting on the prevalence of people with power “using their power to influence somebody else.” He also spoke about the double standard when it comes to men admitting they were subject to such circumstances, citing actor Terry Crews and his allegations that an agent groped him at a Hollywood party.
Standing Up for Principles
Lawrence’s brother and co-host, Joey, echoed his sentiments, saying that when he has been placed in similar situations, of which “there were plenty,” it came down to principles. “I just wasn’t going to do it, you know?” Joey said. “And I lost out on a lot of parts, too. Big movie parts.”
Lawrence’s experience sheds light on the ongoing issue of sexual harassment in Hollywood and the need for change.
About Matthew Lawrence
Matthew Lawrence is an American actor known for his roles in “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Boy Meets World.” He also played a lead role in the family comedy “Brotherly Love,” which aired from 1995 to 1997 on the WB Network and also featured brothers, Joey and Andrew.
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Lawrence played a lead role in the family comedy “Brotherly Love”
If you’re a fan of the WB Network, you might remember the hilarious family comedy “Brotherly Love” that aired from 1995 to 1997. And if you watched the show, you definitely remember the Lawrence brothers, Joey and Andrew. Well, did you know that Joey Lawrence played a lead role in the show? That’s right! He was a major part of the show’s success and brought so much laughter to our screens.
Fox News Digital reaches out to Lawrence for comment
Recently, Fox News Digital reached out to Lawrence for comment on a story, but unfortunately, they did not hear back from him right away. We can only imagine how busy he must be with all of his current projects and commitments. But we hope to hear from him soon!
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