Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Kevin Costner Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations in 'Horizon' Lawsuit
Actor Kevin Costner is fighting back against a lawsuit claiming he directed a non-consensual rape scene during the filming of "Horizon II."
The lawsuit was filed by a stunt performer, alleging the incident caused significant trauma.
Costner strongly denies the accusations, calling them false and a plot to harm his reputation and the film.
He says the claims are untrue and is determined to clear his name.
The stunt performer is asking for financial compensation and wants to ensure intimacy coordinators are present on future film sets to ensure safety and consent during intimate scenes.
Kevin Costner denies sexual harassment allegations made by a stunt performer on 'Horizon II'.
Costner claims the lawsuit is a "bold-faced lie" and designed to damage his reputation.
The lawsuit alleges an unscripted rape scene directed by Costner.
The stunt performer seeks damages and mandatory on-set intimacy coordinator for Costner's future films.
Intimacy coordinator Celeste Chaney supports the performer's claims.
- Who
- Kevin Costner and a stunt performer involved in 'Horizon II'.
- What
- Costner denies the sexual harassment allegations made by a stunt performer on the set of 'Horizon II'.
- When
- The allegations were made in May 2023 and Costner's response was filed in August.
- Where
- The alleged incident occurred on the set of 'Horizon II', a Western sequel.
- Why
- Costner believes the lawsuit is intended to damage his reputation.
Stunt Performer
Kevin Costner
Incident Allegations
Stunt Performer
Claims she was subjected to an unscripted, non-consensual rape scene directed by Costner and the experience has caused her trauma.
Kevin Costner
Costner's response claims it's a lie designed to damage his reputation.
- Accused
- Kevin Costner
- Accuser
- Devyn LaBella, stunt performer
- Film
- 'Horizon II'
- Allegation
- Unscripted rape scene directed by Costner
- Costner's response
- Claims are a "bold-faced lie"
- Demands
- Damages, on-set intimacy coordinator, and anti-sexual harassment training