High-Profile Sexual Assault Lawsuits That Shook Hollywood in 2023

Apr 25, 2025, 23:03 IST

Kshitij Rawat

Cuba Gooding Jr

Previously charged in 2019 for alleged misconduct involving three women, the actor is now confronted with lawsuits from accusers Jasmine Abbay and Kelsey Harbert.

Russell Brand

Comedian Russell Brand faces accusations of exposing himself in 2008 and assaulting a woman during the 2010 film production of Arthur, leading to a police investigation in November 2023. Several other complaints of harassment have come up against him.

Danny Masterson

Actor Masterson was charged with three counts of rape. He received a sentence of an indeterminate period, spanning 30 years to life in prison.

Marilyn Manson

In addition to previous sexual assault lawsuits filed by several women, the rock star was accused by one Jane Doe of grooming and sexually assaulting her in the 1990s.

R Kelly

Musician Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking. Kelly had previously been accused of sexual assault and child sexual abuse by multiple women and girls.

Kevin Spacey

Musician Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking. Kelly had previously been accused of sexual assault and child sexual abuse by multiple women and girls.

Kevin Spacey

A woman named Sheila Kennedy sued Rose, alleging that he raped her in 1989. The Guns n' Roses frontman denied the allegations. This was one of multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against Rose.

Jamie Foxx

A woman named Sheila Kennedy sued Rose, alleging that he raped her in 1989. The Guns n' Roses frontman denied the allegations. This was one of multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against Rose.

Sean "Diddy" Combs

A woman named Sheila Kennedy sued Rose, alleging that he raped her in 1989. The Guns n' Roses frontman denied the allegations. This was one of multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against Rose.