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James Franco Confirms End of Friendship with Seth Rogen After Misconduct Allegations

Oct 25, 2024, 08:02 PM

James Franco revealed that his long-standing friendship with actor Seth Rogen has ended following allegations of sexual misconduct against Franco. "I haven’t talked to Seth. I love Seth, we had 20 great years together, but I guess it’s over. And not for lack of trying," Franco said. The two collaborated on several films, including "Pineapple Express" and "The Disaster Artist." Rogen publicly distanced himself after Franco admitted to sleeping with students at the acting school he ran and settled a sexual misconduct lawsuit. Franco acknowledged that the accusations were a catalyst for personal change, stating, "Being told you're bad is painful, but ultimately, that’s kind of what I needed to just stop going the way I was going." He made these remarks while promoting his new film "Hey Joe" at the Rome Film Festival.