William Hurt Apologized Publicly to Marlee Matlin
William Hurt to Marlee Matlin: “I Apologize for Any Pain I Caused”
Marlee Matlin is spilling. William Hurt is sorry.
Matlin has been making the rounds touting her new memoir, I’ll Scream Later, and raising some eyebrows with allegations that she was abused by Hurt during their two-year relationship that blossomed on the set of 1987’s Children of a Lesser God.
“I always had fresh bruises every day. And if I had a split lip, or if…I mean, there were a lot of things that happened that were not pleasant,” Matlin told Access Hollywood in an interview Monday. “I was always afraid…of him, but I loved him. Or maybe I thought I did. But look, I was 19, he was 35.”
The actress, now 43, recounted one particular incident on the night of her Best Actress win for Children. She claimed Hurt threw her on a bed and stripped her naked as she cried, “No, no, no. Please Bill, no.” To read more, click on William Hurt to Marlee Matlin: “I Apologize for Any Pain I Caused” – E! Online
Commentary: The statements made by Marlee Matlin at Larry King show were disturbing. Hurt abusing her every day? She stayed with Hurt for two years since she didn’t know anyone in NYC and domestic violence centers back then were not equipped to deal wtih Deaf survivors. I am glad that more and more domestic violence centers for the Deaf are sprouting all over the country. Abused Deaf people have access to help now that they didn’t over 20 years ago.
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One thing I can say about Marlee Matlin: She is quite a fighter! MZ
Marlee’s sharing her abuse experience by William Hurt: Marlee Matlin Talks About William Hurt, Abuse
William Hurt to Marlee Matlin: “I Apologize for Any Pain I Caused”
Marlee Matlin is spilling. William Hurt is sorry.
Matlin has been making the rounds touting her new memoir, I’ll Scream Later, and raising some eyebrows with allegations that she was abused by Hurt during their two-year relationship that blossomed on the set of 1987’s Children of a Lesser God.
“I always had fresh bruises every day. And if I had a split lip, or if…I mean, there were a lot of things that happened that were not pleasant,” Matlin told Access Hollywood in an interview Monday. “I was always afraid…of him, but I loved him. Or maybe I thought I did. But look, I was 19, he was 35.”
The actress, now 43, recounted one particular incident on the night of her Best Actress win for Children. She claimed Hurt threw her on a bed and stripped her naked as she cried, “No, no, no. Please Bill, no.” To read more, click on William Hurt to Marlee Matlin: “I Apologize for Any Pain I Caused” – E! Online
Commentary: The statements made by Marlee Matlin at Larry King show were disturbing. Hurt abusing her every day? She stayed with Hurt for two years since she didn’t know anyone in NYC and domestic violence centers back then were not equipped to deal wtih Deaf survivors. I am glad that more and more domestic violence centers for the Deaf are sprouting all over the country. Abused Deaf people have access to help now that they didn’t over 20 years ago.
.
To reach a Deaf DV Advocate 9am-5pm (PST), M-F
Videophone IP Address: 69.17.111.201
Email: adwas@ndvh.org
IM: ADWASHotline
Please note: The above hotline is closed 12 pm to 1 pm every day and as well as during major holidays).
To reach a hearing DV Advocates 24 hours
TTY: 1-800-787-3224.
One thing I can say about Marlee Matlin: She is quite a fighter! MZ
Marlee’s sharing her abuse experience by William Hurt: Marlee Matlin Talks About William Hurt, Abuse
April 14th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Apology isn’t enough.
Abuse is a crime!
-Ben
April 14th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Absolutely. It sounds like there was an incident of rape, though she didn’t specify. The word I have for Hurt isn’t printable, but it starts with a b and ends with a d. Also, why was a 36 years old man dating a nineteen years old woman when he was almost old enough to be her father. I guess he wanted a relationship where he have the power and control.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I wonder, what’s the statue in California for pressing charges after the crime…uhm.
Public embarrassment serves him right. I’m sure his phone, his agent’s phone, and his PR people’s phones are ringing off the hook!
April 14th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Mishka Zena,
I agree with you and Ben it is not being enough to say a words to Marlee Matlin at all. 16+ years of their age is much double.
I complete understood what she was love him, she knew it was not good for her to stay with him that time. Glad she learn to move on and find a safety place for herself. she is not alone. Alot of deaf women became victims likely her.
I am also victims of survior of these kind of situation. I applauded her for telling a truth they were better off! She did take out of her own heart to speak out!
Marlee was discouraged,Somewhat she knew nothing about Domestic Violence from beginning after O.J Simpson’s case seem stupidest by court.it is quiet big changed afterward O.J.Simpson case were out of control.
April 15th, 2009 at 4:10 am
Not only for the deaf people to go through this kind of stage, many famous people to go through this kind of stage, too.
Look at Lindsay Lohan, she’s little over 20 years old and is having some serious problems.
Chris Brown who is about 20 years old abused his 20 years old girlfriend, Rihanna several months ago.
Age does not mean anything. It’s about the physical and mental control.
I think it’s about the peers and the paparazzi that controls everything. It’s part of the game whereas there is no privacy.
April 15th, 2009 at 4:51 am
What a mess. Marlee Matlin is the furthest from alone in this.
By the way, the “W” (Women) in the ADWAS acronym needs to be replaced by “P” (Persons). Deaf people need to be treated equally by their own and hearing. No excuses. Changes in stationery, logo and all that will be worthwhile because we never know who might contribute so much money and material resources for betterment of deaf persons concerned. Please don’t discriminate in advocacy.
April 15th, 2009 at 6:00 am
Ben, the statute of limitations had expired, I think. The publicity is already hurting him since Marlee released the news.
Deaf Pixie, I am sorry to hear that. I am glad you got out of the situation.
White Ghost, mental and physical abuses happen in all ages. However, if a large gap in ages like almost a generation gap between the partners raises suspicions. For sure, I won’t want my nineteen years old daughter (if I have any), dating a man almost old enough to be her father. The balance of power between them are more likely to be uneven, in favor of the older partner.
But yes, it happens at any age. Domestic violence exist among the famous, not famous, Deaf, white, hearing, people of color, whatever. A person must have more power and control over the other person.
Hawkins, that’s a good suggestion. Why don’t you contact the director of ADWAS? Not only women get abused. Some men are abused by their partners. It happens moer often than the public realize.
April 15th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Try read the blog on DV in DeafDC.com. Excuse as is commonplace with non-profits and for-profits alike is costs associated with logo and stationery. It’s not widely known that there’s good grants given out to help entities change to be in line with most current of times.
April 15th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Can you give me the link to that post?
Yes, changing names are exorbitantly expensive, which can present a problem with agencies struggling with limited financial budgets. However, it can be done.
Perhaps if you could share with the struggling agencies the sources of these grants, I am sure they would be appreciative.
April 15th, 2009 at 9:36 am
She didn’t know anyone in NYC? Oh c’mon! New York City has a sizable deaf community. There’s always a plethora of deaf social events. Why didn’t she seek them?? This is beyond me!
April 15th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Abused people experience a feeling of shame. This shame makes it harder for them to reach out and ask for help.
Perhaps it is the confidentiality issue. Well known Deaf people find it difficult to preserve confidentiality within the Deaf Community. Especially someone who just won the Oscar Award.
Also back then, she incurred the wrath of the Deaf Community by speaking aloud the names of the winners. So perhaps she didn’t feel safe reaching out to the Deaf Community.
These are the possibilities, but I really don’t know. I only know what she said in the interview.
April 15th, 2009 at 11:52 am
It’s not as expensive as some would think so. Even the tiny American Athletic Association of the Deaf managed just fine renamed as United States of America Deaf Sports Federation.
April 15th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Boyeau,
Please do not assume that anyone deaf would go somewhere to get assistance in an instant way before the days of Internet.
MM herself a major celebrity with personal shame and figured out what she would do the next right thing – public image and career strategy.
Ben Vess is absolutely right about Hurt’s shoddy apology statement meant NOTHING! Hurt know better than overwhelming the fraggy gal like MM.
In my blog posting, “What Do You Really Think About MM’s Alleged Abuses?”. The recent STARmeter poll showed the plummenting favorable ratings for William Hurt.
Robert Alfred Hawkins,
Many thanks for emphasizing on the equality of “Person”, instead of limited to the gender basis for any kind of crisis center serving deaf individuals.
RLM
April 15th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Mishka Zena,
I agreed with you about likely I have no idea where I can find to Deaf Service for safety place. I did not get some helped until I moved to Seattle I did not know for long time and learn to meet with deaf community they will give you a deaf service. I learn to move on.
I think Marlene were not alone. when I became victims I have lack of interpreter service in small town where I was reported and they hired and someone did not know how to communicate. I am kind of wander where I could get some helped,too. ADWAS provided ao wonderful program.
I love the person at ADWAS.
April 15th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Oscar Award.
I love that!! I’ll term it exactly like that from now on.
April 15th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I am a bit surprised Marlee and Hunt were married for a short time. It is all about the power and control. Sigh …
Good for Hunt — to admit his own problem but it is not enough. Something is up with him. Glad Marlee has a better life with her family now. Writing the book is a good way of healing for Marlee.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
She had friends with her during the time she alleged she was alone in NYC who saw her “bruises”. It’s in the book. She was just as responsible and admitted to addiction to drugs.
Drugs cloud the mind. And was known for having a volatile temper. She and William Hurt never married. If it weren’t for him, she would not be where she is today.
The book is written from a one-sided perspective but Marlee also expresses her love for Willima Hurt. He is a great actor.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:55 am
I’m so glad MM got the book in the public. I’m so proud of her! She’s hero
April 29th, 2009 at 9:59 am
hope she donates profits from her book for deaf causes.
in her book she admits to fighting and beating up other people and her own mom. the so called abuse claims with William Hurt people are not buying because their friends didn’t see it happen.
at least this raises more awareness to domestic violence in deaf world and all over.