‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Angel’ Co-Star David Boreanaz Supports Charisma Carpenter in New Tweet
David Boreanaz, who co-starred on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, shows support for Charisma Carpenter as the Joss Whedon allegations continue.
Actress Charisma Carpenter recently shed light on the seemingly problematic Joss Whedon. Allegedly, Whedon caused a plethora of issues during her time as Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel.
The critically acclaimed shows centered around the sexy ultra-modern world of strong female leads. Both shows were created by Joss Whedon.
My truth. #IStandWithRayFisher pic.twitter.com/eNjYcJ6zwP
— charisma carpenter (@AllCharisma) February 10, 2021
Reportedly, Whedon was manipulative, abusive, and disregarding of actors and actresses. Along with being “casually cruel” and using “passive-aggressive threats to fire,” Whedon would cause tension on sets. Despite his deceptively feminist work, it has been claimed he used the feminist trope to create overly-sexualized complicated female characters.
Carpenter later explained in her post that, after she had told Whedon she was pregnant, he began tormenting her. She claimed that Whedon would play favorites, purposely sabotaging people.
David Boreanaz tweeted out to Charisma Carpenter on February 14. Showcasing his support of Carpenter, Boreanaz did not make any comments on Whedon’s allegations.
I am here for you to listen and support you. Proud of your strength♥️🙏
— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) February 14, 2021
Boreanaz isn’t the only co-star who has shown support. Previously Sarah Michelle Gellar, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Amber Benson have mentioned the abuse they endured from Whedon.
Michelle Trachtenberg was a child during Buffy and they had to make a rule to ensure Joss Whedon, a grown man, was never in a room alone with her.
— Walt (@UberKryptonian) February 12, 2021
How in the fucking hell was he allowed to continue his career after this? pic.twitter.com/Db4TvtynKW
The Cut explained, “In 2017, Whedon’s ex-wife accused him of multiple infidelities during their marriage, all while he was posturing as a male feminist; that year also saw the leak of his egregiously sexist 2006 script for Wonder Woman.”
Sarah Michell Gellar, Amber Benson, Michelle Trachtenberg, Charisma Carpenter, Ray Fisher, Gal Gadot, and Jason Momoa.
— Walt (@UberKryptonian) February 10, 2021
The list keeps growing with more and more actors speaking out about Joss Whedon’s abusive behavior. pic.twitter.com/RA36OM0fuX
Much of this was brought to light when Ray Fisher, who played Cyborg in Justice League, released a statement regarding Whedon. This type of statement normally deems this person a whistleblower. This is an individual who exposes illegal, defaming or illicit affairs. The statement can also expose abuse or fraudulent activity within an organization.
According to accusations from Carpenter, Trachtenberg, Gellar, Fischer, and others, Whedon appeared to engage in mental manipulation, leading to the mental health problems many stated.
Whedon nor his representatives have commented on the accusations from Carpenter or her co-stars.
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