‘Stranger Things’ star Grace Van Dien: Film producer asked me for threesome on set

Grace Van Dien, who rose to fame with her role as Chrissy in the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things,” recently revealed a shocking incident that occurred on the set of one of her films. The actor opened up about being asked for a threesome by a film producer while filming was taking place.

Van Dien, who has been a part of the film industry since she was just 14 years old, spoke about an instance where she was approached by a producer who propositioned a threesome involving himself, Van Dien, and her co-star. The incident took place while filming “The Village,” an upcoming horror-thriller movie.

Speaking about the incident, Van Dien said she was horrified and felt disgusted by the producer’s request. She said that at first, it was challenging to process what was happening and that the moment left her feeling uncomfortable and unsafe. Van Dien said that she immediately became aware that the producer thought of her as less of an artist and more objectified and that the request was purely based on his own fantasies.

Van Dien’s revelation highlights an ongoing problem of improper behavior in the film industry, specifically towards women. This misconduct has long been present and has been brought to the forefront by the #MeToo movement, which began in 2017. Several high-profile cases have come forth since then, revealing the startling extent of abuse, harassment, and exploitation towards women in the industry.

The actor credited “women who have spoken up” for giving her the strength to talk about her own experiences. Van Dien said she had been hesitant about sharing her story, but she hopes that by speaking out, she can help others realize that this sort of behavior is not acceptable, and it needs to stop.

Van Dien’s experience is not unusual, and it underscores the need for continued awareness and action against sexual misconduct in the industry. What happened to Van Dien is undoubtedly unacceptable, and hopefully, her speaking about it will further highlight the need for change. It is only through these collective efforts that strides can be made towards creating a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the film industry.