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The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct allegations that some readers may find upsetting.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has spoken out about allegations that his True Lies co-star Eliza Dushku was "groomed" and sexually assaulted when she was working on the movie, then aged just 12.
In a Facebook post, the now 37-year-old actress claimed that Hollywood stuntman Joel Kramer – whose work includes Blade Runner 2049 and Fast & Furious 7 as well as Star Trek: Discovery and Westworld – sexually molested her when they worked on the 1994 film together.
Kramer has since strongly denied the allegations, branding them "absolute lies".
In response to actor Tom Arnold's assertion that the True Lies cast "would've done something" had they known of the accusations, Schwarzenegger himself wrote on Twitter: "You bet your ass all of us would have done something,
"I'm shocked and saddened for Eliza but I am also proud of her – beyond being a great talent and an amazing woman, she is so courageous."
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Dushku, now best known for her role as Faith in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, said in her post that she told her parents, two adult friends and one of her older brothers what had happened at the time.
"Hollywood has been very good to me in many ways. Nevertheless, Hollywood also failed to protect me, a child actress," she wrote.
"Through the years, brave fans have regularly shared with me how some of my characters have given them the conviction to stand up to their abusers. Now it is you who give me strength and conviction. I hope that speaking out will help other victims and protect against future abuse."
Kramer has denied Dushku's claims to several publications, telling The Wrap that he never sexually assaulted the actress.
"These are absolute lies," he said. "I don't know what to say. I never took her to my hotel room. I never took off her clothes."
Speaking to Us Weekly he revealed that he is now considering legal action, adding: "This is all vile lies. I never molested this young woman, ever.
"I am angry, I am just hurt. This is just out of nowhere and she has put out what she is going to say, so it is a he said, she said. My career is done. She just ruined me."
To The Hollywood Reporter, Kramer called the allegations "atrocious lies" and said the sexual assault allegation is "just untrue".
"We took care of her like she was our kid," he said. "I don't ever remember being alone with her. 'Luring' her up to my hotel room, is just crazy."
Following Kramer's several denials, Dushku has posted again to Facebook saying she "stands by" her claims, and is telling "the truth".
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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