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James Franco Reveals End of 20-Year Friendship with Seth Rogen Amid Misconduct Allegations

Oct 25, 2024, 06:30 PM

James Franco has revealed that his longstanding friendship with Seth Rogen has come to an end. Franco, known for his collaborations with Rogen in films such as 'Pineapple Express' and 'The Disaster Artist,' stated that despite his efforts to maintain the relationship, it is over after 20 years. The friendship deteriorated following Franco's sexual misconduct allegations and subsequent legal issues, including a lawsuit involving students at the acting school he ran. Franco expressed gratitude for the lessons learned from his fall from grace, noting that being told he was 'bad' was ultimately beneficial for his personal growth.