- Actress Arianne Zucker sues 'Days of Our Lives'
- She exposes alleged sexual harassment
- Zucker has taken legal action
In a plot twist worthy of the most gripping soap opera, Arianne Zucker has taken legal action against the producers of 'Days of Our Lives,' the very show that catapulted her to stardom. The beloved actress, who has graced our screens as Nicole Walker since 1998, is suing for what she describes as a series of unsettling encounters with the show’s former executive producer, Albert Alarr.
Zucker's lawsuit paints a disturbing picture of the behind-the-scenes atmosphere at 'Days of Our Lives.' She alleges that Alarr subjected her and other female staff to unwanted advances, including "repeatedly sexually harassed and inappropriately touched" them. Imagine the horror as Zucker claims Alarr made cringe-worthy comments and engaged in non-consensual touching, all while joking about the absence of HR!
The defense strikes back
Alarr's attorney, Robert M. Barta, has hit back hard, labeling the allegations as "baseless" and suggesting Zucker's claims are a reaction to being denied a pay rise and more influence on the show. Barta's statement is a scathing rebuke, accusing Zucker of exploiting "vile stereotypes" against Alarr, a Black man in a position of power.
The lawsuit goes further, accusing Corday Productions of paying female actors less than their male counterparts and retaliating against Zucker by cutting her pay after she raised concerns about Alarr's behavior. Despite an investigation, Zucker asserts that the toxic environment persisted and Alarr was only dismissed when the media got wind of the scandal.
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In a statement to Deadline, a spokesperson for Corday Productions dismissed the allegations as meritless, insisting that they had offered Zucker a contract renewal and a pay increase. They claim that Zucker's refusal of their offer does not equate to retaliation and maintain that all complaints were thoroughly investigated.
As the lawsuit unfolds, fans are left reeling from the revelations that have emerged. With Zucker believing she's been fired in retaliation for her complaints, the stage is set for a courtroom drama that could rival the most sensational storylines of 'Days of Our Lives.'
