Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Opens Up About Suicide Attempt After Multiple Sexual

On Apr 5, 2024

Updated Apr 5, 2024, 11:23 IST

Renowned for his role in Prime Video’s Reacher, Alan Ritchson courageously disclosed his harrowing encounters with sexual assault from his modeling career. At 41, he disclosed being assaulted by a famous photographer, exposing the industry’s grim realities. Ritchson recounted a distressing incident where he was coerced into a nude photoshoot with the promise of lucrative campaigns.

Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Opens Up About Suicide Attempt After Multiple Sexual Assaults

Alan Ritchson, renowned for his role in the hit Prime Video series Reacher, bravely shared his harrowing experiences with sexual assault during his modeling days. Now 41, Ritchson reveals he was a victim of assault by a renowned photographer, shedding light on the dark side of the industry.

In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ritchson recounted a distressing incident where he was coerced into a nude photoshoot with the promise of lucrative campaigns, only to be sexually assaulted. Despite his traumatic experience, his agency showed little remorse, prompting him to exit the industry.

Reflecting on the pervasive issue within modeling, Ritchson denounced it as “legalised sex trafficking,” highlighting the lack of regulation and exploitation prevalent in the field. He also detailed an unsettling encounter with fashion photographer Mario Testino, where he alleged inappropriate touching and harassment.

Ritchson’s revelation comes amid a backdrop of previous accusations against Testino and Bruce Webber, further highlighting the pervasive culture of abuse in the industry. Despite the challenges he faced, Ritchson remained silent until now, inspired by the courage of fellow survivors amid the #MeToo movement.

Beyond his modeling ordeal, Ritchson also shares personal struggles as an actor, including a shoulder injury on the set of “Reacher” that led to hormone imbalance and subsequent testosterone treatment. Despite the stigma surrounding such treatments, Ritchson emphasizes their importance in maintaining his health and well-being.