Kevin Spacey

In October 2017, actor Anthony Rapp accused Kevin Spacey of making an unwanted sexual advance towards him in 1986, when Rapp was 14 years old. This allegation led to a series of other accusations against Spacey from multiple individuals, all accusing him of sexual misconduct. The allegations had significant ramifications on Spacey's career and public image.

Following the sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey, Netflix announced that Spacey would no longer be involved with the production of 'House of Cards', a popular political thriller series where he played the lead role of Frank Underwood. The decision marked a major fallout from the allegations as Spacey was a central figure in the series.

In November 2017, it was reported that Kevin Spacey was being investigated by the Metropolitan Police in London over alleged sexual assaults. The investigation was based on multiple complaints spanning several years, with allegations dating back to Spacey's tenure as artistic director at the Old Vic Theatre between 2004 and 2015.

In December 2017, director Ridley Scott made the decision to replace Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in the film 'All the Money in the World'. This unprecedented move involved reshooting all of Spacey's scenes just weeks before the film's scheduled release. Spacey had played the role of J. Paul Getty, which was then refilmed with Plummer.

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced in September 2018 that Kevin Spacey would not receive the International Emmy Founders Award. This decision was made in light of the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct that had surfaced against Spacey, reflecting the industry's continued distance from the actor.

On December 24, 2018, Kevin Spacey posted a video on YouTube titled "Let Me Be Frank," in which he appeared to be channeling his 'House of Cards' character Frank Underwood. The video was published shortly after sexual assault charges were filed against him in Massachusetts, an attempt arguably to indirectly address the accusations against him.

In July 2019, prosecutors in Nantucket, Massachusetts, dropped a criminal case against Kevin Spacey. The actor had been charged with indecent assault and battery against an 18-year-old man in 2016. The case was dismissed "due to the unavailability of the complaining witness," marking a significant development in Spacey's legal battles.

In May 2020, Kevin Spacey released another video on YouTube titled 'Kill Them With Kindness,' where he resumed a Frank Underwood-like character to discuss dealing with personal problems. This release came during the COVID-19 pandemic when Spacey had been largely absent from public life. The video was cryptic and sparked interpretations regarding his ongoing controversies.

British prosecutors announced new charges against actor Kevin Spacey in May 2022, accusing him of four counts of sexual assault against three men. These charges were part of a broader investigation into multiple allegations over Spacey’s conduct during his time as artistic director at the Old Vic Theatre. The case marked ongoing legal troubles for Spacey.

In July 2023, Kevin Spacey was acquitted of all charges related to allegations of sexual assault in the UK. The jury found him not guilty of the charges stemming from allegations by multiple men of incidents occurring between 2004 and 2013. The verdict came after a high-profile trial, providing a significant albeit controversial legal victory for Spacey.