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Stuntwoman Adds Text Messages to Lawsuit Against Kevin Costner Over Unscripted Rape Scene

Text messages to the film’s intimacy coordinator detail LaBella’s distress over the alleged scene, highlighting shortcomings in set safety protocols.

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Overview

  • Devyn LaBella amended her suit on June 18 to include text messages with intimacy coordinator Celeste Cheney in which she labeled the scene an “abomination” and expressed lasting distress.
  • She alleges that on May 2, 2023, Costner directed an unscripted scene on the Horizon 2 set in which stunt double Roger Ivens forcibly pinned her down and lifted her skirt.
  • The complaint claims no intimacy coordinator or safety professionals were present, leaving LaBella to endure shock, embarrassment and ongoing career setbacks.
  • Costner’s attorney Marty Singer disputes the allegations, maintains the scene was a scripted rehearsal without sexual content and criticizes the lawsuit as meritless.
  • LaBella is seeking monetary damages, a court order for anti-harassment training and mandatory intimacy coordination on future films, and a public apology.