Olivia Munn Reveals Turning Down Seven-Figure NDA After “Traumatic” Movie Set Experience
Actress Olivia Munn recently shared a powerful story about prioritizing her voice and principles over a substantial financial offer. During a recent episode of Monica Lewinsky’s Reclaiming podcast, Munn disclosed that she rejected a seven-figure sum and an accompanying Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) following a “traumatic” incident on a film set.
Standing Firm in the Face of Adversity
Munn described the incident as occurring around the beginning of the #MeToo movement, a time of intense scrutiny and accountability in Hollywood, particularly after the numerous sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein. While she refrained from naming the studio, film, or individuals involved, she emphasized the severity of the experience.
“There were things that happened on this movie set, personally to me, that were really not OK and it was so traumatic that I had to file complaints with the studio,” Munn stated on the podcast.
The studio, in response, offered Munn a significant seven-figure payment along with an apology. However, the offer was contingent upon her signing an NDA, which would have prevented her from publicly discussing the incident.
Prioritizing Voice Over Financial Gain
Munn explained her decision to decline the offer, highlighting the context of the burgeoning #MeToo and Time’s Up movements. She felt that accepting the NDA and the money would undermine her credibility and potentially silence her at a crucial moment in Hollywood history.
“I just felt it was so wrong,” Munn continued. “And at this time specifically, this was in the beginning of #MeToo and Times Up. … This was like the reckoning, the Harvey Weinstein reckoning that began it all.”
She also expressed concern that the studio might leak the NDA to discredit her. Despite her legal team advising her to consider the offer, Munn remained resolute in her decision.
Munn said She was concerned the studio would try and “diminish my voice”
A Principled Decision and Subsequent Legal Changes
“I remember feeling so proud when I walked out — so proud of myself,” Munn recalled. “I did not think about negotiating. I did not think about anything besides how disrespectful that was.”
Interestingly, Munn noted with a laugh that California subsequently made NDAs illegal in similar circumstances. This legal change underscores the significance of her decision and the broader shift in attitudes toward NDAs in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Olivia Munn’s History of Advocacy
This incident is not the first time Munn has spoken out against misconduct in the entertainment industry. She has been a vocal advocate for accountability, notably accusing director Brett Ratner of sexual harassment. In 2017, she detailed to the Los Angeles Times an alleged incident where Ratner masturbated in front of her on the set of his film After the Sunset in 2004.
Munn initially recounted the incident anonymously in her 2010 book, *Suck It, Wonder Woman! The Misadventures of a Hollywood Geek*. Ratner later identified himself as the unnamed director during a 2011 appearance on *Attack of the Show*, a program Munn formerly co-hosted, though he denied the specific allegation.
Furthermore, in 2018, Munn reported to 20th Century Fox that Shane Black, director of *The Predator*, had hired his friend, registered sex offender Steven Wilder Striegel, for a scene in the film. Following Munn’s report, Striegel’s scenes were removed, and Black issued an apology.
Munn continues to be a change maker for the next generation of people within the entertainment industry.
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