Actor Christian Keyes became a trending topic on social media on Saturday after taking to social media to share he’d been assaulted by a powerful man in Hollywood. In a video posted to his Instagram account, Keyes made a number of shocking revelations detailing his experience with the unnamed man.
“Some of them are your heroes, some of them are people who yall like, Ah, yeah, such and such is amazing, and he does this and he does that,'” Keyes explained. “Yeah, but he also does… this.”
Keyes showed fans a keychain recorder, saying he has kept one on him since 2005 to protect himself after the sexual harassment started. “Sometimes, its our own people,” Christian Keyes said.
The Hollywood man repeatedly harassed him, Keyes said, and he rejected the advances every time. On one occasion, the man allegedly told Keyes that he kept young Black men on his payroll in exchange for sexual favors upon request. In another instance, he appeared at Keyes apartment and offered him $100,000 to take his clothes off in an effort to recruit him. On another occasion, an intoxicated Keyes woke up to find the exec climbing into bed with him and attempting to sexually assault him. In each instance, Keyes continued to assert his lack of interest, making it clear he is heterosexual and his policy is his be the only beard in his bed.
Out of fear over career impacts, Keyes admitted to having recordings of the man in case of repercussions for his refusal to participate. “The wonderful thing about confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure agreements is that they cant prevent you from turning all of those things over to the police,” Keyes added. “Because sexual harassment is a crime, attempted sexual assault is a felony.”
Keyes revealed trying to forgive the man but being bothered when alone at night. Despite considering telling all, his brother convinced Keyes to wait and strategically plan his next moves, including playing the recordings for police. Keyes also explained that he purposefully allowed the statute of limitations to expire so it would be clear that he is not just seeking money, but actual justice for what has been done to him and numerous other victims that did not have the strength, finances or fortitude to turn down the executive’s advances.
Social Media Reacts To Christian Keyes Confession Video
Keyes fans have reacted to the viral video by sharing thoughts on his Instagram feed and on social media. Many have praised him for having the courage to speak out.
“This is normally much harder for men to come forward, one person wrote. Especially since we live in a world where ppl say as a men you should be able to take it. Praying for his healing.”
Another continued, “It is good that he has had the strength to at least talk about this. I just hope that he goes ahead and present whatever evidence he has to the authorities and start the process.”
One person believed Cassies recent lawsuit and settlement with Diddy in November inspired others like Christian Keyes to share experiences of sexual harassment abuse in Hollywood.
“I’m Glad that Men like Christian Keyes are Not Ashamed to Speak About Their Experiences. Sending Love & Support to Christian Keyes. Cassie inspired him to Speak his Truth & if he Reveals Everything ’ The Industry Will NEVER Be The Same .. I STAND With All VICTIMS,” @superstarboss1 wrote.
In his Instagram post, Christian Keyes added that there are just as many male victims as there are women victims of abuse in Hollywood.
Who is the Mystery Man That Christian Keyes is Talking About?
Being a regular actor in Tyler Perry’s studio productions, many have questioned whether Keyes is in fact referring to Tyler Perry himself? As discussed by YouTuber Make It Make Sense, the fact that Keyes hasn’t explicitly stated that he is not referring to Tyler Perry begs the question that if it’s not him, then who else fits the description of the man Keyes is referring to?
Some key details about the mystery Hollywood mogul include:
- He is a Billionaire
- He is providing HBCU scholarships
- He is a powerful person in Hollywood
- Many alleged instances took place in Georgia
While it remains to be seen exactly who Christain Keyes is referring to, he remains steadfast in his promise that the truth will come to light, and he will take a polygraph as many times as he needs to because the truth will be revealed.