Kevin Spacey recently broke down in tears during an emotional interview with Piers Morgan, revealing the dire financial straits that have forced him to sell his Baltimore home. The actor, who has faced numerous legal battles over sexual assault allegations, confessed that the mounting legal bills have left him unable to keep up with his expenses.
In the candid interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” Spacey shared that his Baltimore residence is being foreclosed and will be sold at auction. “This week, where I have been living in Baltimore is being foreclosed on, my house is being sold at auction,” he said, visibly distressed. “So I have to go back to Baltimore and put all my things in storage. I’m not quite sure where I’m going to live now. I’ve been in Baltimore since we started shooting ‘House of Cards’ there.”
Morgan pressed Spacey on why his home was being foreclosed, to which the actor responded, “Because I can’t pay the bills that I owe.” He also admitted to “being too handsy” and “touching someone sexually” without their consent, acknowledging the actions that have led to his current predicament.
When asked if he was on the brink of bankruptcy, Spacey revealed that he had narrowly avoided it a few times. However, when Morgan inquired about his current financial status, Spacey admitted, “None. I still owe a lot of legal bills that I have not been able to pay,” adding that he is “many millions” in debt due to the ongoing legal battles.
Spacey’s legal troubles began in 2017 when Anthony Rapp accused him of assaulting him at the age of 14. Although Spacey was later found not liable, the allegations opened the floodgates, with more than 50 accusers coming forward with varying degrees of accusations against the “House of Cards” star.
The most recent allegations were highlighted in the Investigation Discovery documentary “Spacey Unmasked,” which featured interviews with Spacey’s brother Randall Fowler and alleged victims detailing incidents that allegedly took place at London’s Old Vic Theatre.
During the interview, Spacey also reflected on his past behavior, admitting that he had been “too handsy” and had touched someone sexually without realizing they did not want it. He emphasized that his actions were not gropes but acknowledged the impact they had.
Morgan suggested that Spacey’s banishment from Hollywood might have been excessive, to which Spacey responded with a story about Dalton Trumbo, a screenwriter who was blacklisted in Hollywood but continued to write under pseudonyms. Spacey expressed hope that there are still people like Kirk Douglas, who insisted on putting Trumbo’s real name on the script for the 1960 classic “Spartacus.”
Despite the support from some high-profile actors like Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson, F. Murray Abraham, and Stephen Fry, who defended Spacey in statements to the U.K.’s The Telegraph, the actor’s financial and legal woes continue to mount.
Spacey’s financial struggles are a stark contrast to his once-thriving career. The actor, who settled in Baltimore in 2012 when he began shooting “House of Cards,” now faces an uncertain future. “I can’t pay the bills that I owe,” he lamented, highlighting the toll that the legal battles have taken on his life.
The interview with Morgan provided a rare glimpse into Spacey’s current state, revealing the emotional and financial toll of the allegations and legal battles. As he prepares to put his belongings in storage and search for a new place to live, Spacey’s future remains uncertain.
The actor’s candid admission of his financial struggles and past behavior serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of his actions. As he continues to navigate the legal challenges and financial burdens, Spacey’s story is a testament to the far-reaching impact of the allegations that have upended his life.
