Ali Abbasi Accused of Groping Actor, Parts Ways with U.S. Representation
The director of the Trump biopic 'The Apprentice' denies being dropped by his agents and apologizes for a misjudged interaction at a Golden Globes afterparty.
- Ali Abbasi, director of the Oscar-nominated film 'The Apprentice,' is accused of groping an unnamed A-list actor at a Golden Globes afterparty in January 2025.
- The alleged incident reportedly involved inappropriate physical contact while Abbasi was intoxicated, according to multiple sources.
- Abbasi has parted ways with U.S. representatives CAA and Management 360, though he claims this was his decision and unrelated to the accusations.
- In a public statement, Abbasi apologized for a 'playful' gesture that he acknowledged made the actor uncomfortable, emphasizing it was not intended as sexual.
- The controversy comes as 'The Apprentice,' a biopic on Donald Trump's early career, garners critical acclaim and multiple Oscar nominations for its lead actors.
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