US actor James Franco said he regretted sleeping with students at his film school, breaking his silence on allegations of sexual misconduct in an interview aired Thursday.

James Franco admits to sleeping with film school students

Oscar-nominated actor James Franco has acknowledged sleeping with students of an acting school he previously ran, saying he struggled with sex addiction and has been working to improve his behaviour in recent years.

James Franco admits sleeping with students, says he had sex addiction

American actor James Franco and his associate will pay USD 2.2 Million to settle a sexual misconduct lawsuit in which Franco was accused by two former film students of 'sexual harassment, exploitation and coercion.

James Franco to pay USD 2.2 million in sexual misconduct lawsuit settlement

In a lawsuit alleging Hollywood actor James Franco intimidated students at an acting and film school, a settlement has finally been reached as charges of sexual misconduct were framed against him.

James Franco sexual misconduct case: Settlement reached, lawsuit dropped