Count me as a former fan of Mels.
I enjoyed several of his movies, however I do not see myself ever going to see another one. When I go to a movie, rent a movie etc, it's because I want to enjoy myself, a nice bit of escape for a few hours. If I were to go see a movie of his now IMO I would be spending the entire time thinking about Mel the person, rather than a character on the screen.
I do not fault her for wanting people to hear what he had to say. If all the reports are true of her being beaten by him, tooth knocked out, black eyes etc, she has to be terrified. She would see him as someone dangerous on many levels, she has not only herself but her baby to be worried about.
How did she know he would have this horrible tirade for her to record? I think it's because she has heard the same kind of things before.
Last night on Showbiz Tonight they also were talking about another young woman he was involved with while he was married, she became so terrified of him she had to go into hiding!
I will not blame the victime here, and I hope all the women who have had the misfortune of having dealings with him are able to heal.
The hate in his voice was scary and IMO came from his core being.
In interviews, in movies he's playing a part but I have never seen the true man before, now I feel I have and I do not like him.
I'm reminded of a saying I heard. Once someone shows you their true colors, believe them!
No, I will not be making excuses for him or think some woman is trying to take advantage because he has money etc.
If it acts like an *advertiser censored* and talks like an *advertiser censored*, chances are it really is an *advertiser censored*!
VB