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Hollywood Icons Jamie Foxx, Axl Rose Face Sexual Assault Allegations in New York
Hollywood Icons Jamie Foxx, Axl Rose Face Sexual Assault Allegations in New York
In a series of legal actions unfolding in New York, renowned actor Jamie Foxx and Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose are grappling with accusations of sexual assault.
The lawsuits, filed under the New York Adult Survivors Act, shed light on incidents dating back to 1989 and 2015.
Sheila Kennedy, an actress and model, alleges in her filing against Axl Rose that she was “sexually assaulted” by the 61-year-old singer in 1989, emphasizing that she “did not consent and felt overpowered.”
The civil case calls for Rose, whose real name is William Bruce Rose, to undergo a jury trial, with Kennedy seeking “punitive damages.”
The complaint alleges that Rose forced anal sex on Kennedy, with her lawyers asserting that she feared physical harm if she resisted. The filing contends that Rose utilized his celebrity status and influence in the music industry to manipulate and violently assault Kennedy.
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While the lead singer of the iconic rock band has yet to publicly comment on the allegations, the legal action comes on the heels of his attendance at the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix over the weekend.
In the case involving Jamie Foxx, the accuser, identified only as Jane Doe, asserts that the Oscar-winning actor intentionally used force to touch her offensively by groping her breasts and genitals at a Manhattan rooftop bar in 2015. Foxx, now 55, is called to face a jury trial with potential punitive damages.
The lawsuit contends that the plaintiff will be permanently affected by the injuries and emotional distress resulting from the alleged sexual assault, abuse, assault, and battery.
Notably, Jamie Foxx, whose real name is Eric Marlon Bishop, is celebrated for his accomplishments in acting, comedy, and music, including winning an Academy Award in 2005 for the Ray Charles musical biopic “Ray” and receiving an Oscar nomination for “Collateral” the same year.
Both Foxx and Rose are among a flurry of public figures facing legal consequences as the New York Adult Survivors Act opens avenues for survivors to pursue justice in cases that were previously time-barred.
The lawsuits call for accountability and highlight the broader cultural conversation surrounding sexual assault in the entertainment industry.
