Armie Hammer Responds to Misconduct Allegations

Armie Hammer has responded to allegations of cannibalism and sexual misconduct which emerged in 2021, asserting that he is not a cannibal and the controversial messages were taken out of context. During a recent interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Hammer explained that his comments were jokes made under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and emphasized that he has never eaten human flesh. He did admit to taking a bite out of the heart of an animal during a hunting ritual, describing it as a traditional rite of passage. Despite the severity of the claims against him, including accusations of rape which were not pursued by prosecutors due to insufficient evidence, Hammer insists his actions were not illegal. The actor, who has been largely absent from the public eye, is attempting to rebuild his career and claims that the backlash has been a significant learning experience. Hammer states that the leaked messages lacked context as only his side of the conversation was revealed, suggesting they were digitally altered to some extent.