Aziz Ansari Reflects on 2018 Misconduct Allegations, Denies Hiatus Amid 2022 Bill Murray Set Incident

Aziz Ansari has publicly reflected on the 2018 sexual misconduct allegations against him, acknowledging he apologized privately to the accuser at the time but faced criticism for not issuing a public apology. He denied taking a hiatus following the allegations, explaining that he continued touring and addressed the experience in his 2019 Netflix special to respond to public curiosity. The accusations stemmed from a Babe.net essay describing an uncomfortable date where the accuser felt pressured despite Ansari believing the interaction was consensual. Ansari has emphasized his support for the #MeToo movement and expressed that he has tried to learn and grow from the experience. Additionally, Ansari spoke about the 2022 Bill Murray misconduct allegations on the set of Ansari's shelved film Being Mortal, describing Murray as devastated by the incident, which led to the film's suspension. Murray himself has expressed ongoing remorse, stating the incident continues to bother him regularly.