Connect with us

Arts & Entertainment

Jeffrey Tambor under investigation for sexual misconduct claim

the actor calls the claim ‘baseless’

Published

on

(Screenshot courtesy of YouTube)

Amazon is investigating “Transparent” star Jeffrey Tambor for a sexual harassment allegation from his former assistant.

Van Barnes, a 42-year-old transgender actress, made the claim in a private Facebook post, according to Deadline. Barnes appeared in a 2016 episode of “I Am Cait” when Caitlyn Jenner and her friends visited Barnes’ husband’s motorcycle shop.

Barnes told the Hollywood Reporter she has “no comment” about the details of the accusation. Tambor denies the claim calling it a “baseless accusation.”

“I adamantly and vehemently reject and deny any and all implication and allegation that I have ever engaged in any improper behavior toward this person or any other person I have ever worked with. I am appalled and distressed by this baseless allegation,” Tambor told Deadline.

Amazon told the Hollywood Reporter that the investigation is in the “very early” stages. Series creator Jill Soloway also told the Hollywood Reporter that everyone is cooperating with the investigation.

“Anything that would diminish the level of respect, safety and inclusion so fundamental to our workplace is completely antithetical to our principles. We are cooperating with the investigation into this matter,” Jill Soloway, the series’ creator, told the Hollywood Reporter.

Amazon has faced sexual misconduct allegations in its camp before. Former Amazon programming chief Roy Price resigned following a sexual misconduct claim from “Man in the High Castle” executive producer Isa Hackett Dick.

Advertisement
FUND LGBTQ JOURNALISM
SIGN UP FOR E-BLAST

Photos

PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Durand Bernarr headlines program

Published

on

Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Continue Reading

Photos

PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride

Published

on

The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

Continue Reading

Photos

PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards

D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony

Published

on

The 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Continue Reading

Popular