Anna Faris Reveals Ivan Reitman Sexually Harassed Her: ‘He Slapped My A*s in Front of the Crew’
Faris alleged late director Reitman's "reign of terror" on set during the 2006 rom-com "My Super Ex-Girlfriend."
The late comedic director Ivan Reitman was identified by Anna Faris as the director she had previously accused of harassment.
During filming of the 2006 romantic comedy "My Super Ex-Girlfriend," the actress said that Reitman "slapped my ass" and "yelled" at her on her first day on set.
Director Reitman passed away in February 2022 at the age of 75.
Ivan Reitman was one of my most trying film experiences, Faris admitted to Lena Dunham in the podcast interview.
I mean, under this, like, reign of terror, he was a yeller, and the concept of trying to produce a comedy.
Luke Wilson, Rainn Wilson, Uma Thurman, and Catherine Reitman, who later created the Netflix comedy "Workin' Moms," all appeared in "My Super Ex-Girlfriend."
I remember that same director telling my agent, who told me, that I had great legs and that was one of the reasons that I got hired,” Faris said. “And listen, that’s a fucking great compliment