Steven Seagal's mysterious past used to be kind of cool. Now it's seems a lot more sinister. We know he's hard to kill. We also know that he's above the law; he has been marked for death; he's been under siege (twice!); and, if you believe the title of his next film, he's also born to raise hell. But, really, what do we know about the man accused of hiring a woman to be his unwilling -- on call at all times -- sex partner? And now, what of the stories Jenny McCarthy tells about an audition gone horribly awry? Actually, we don't know a whole lot about Mr. Seagal, but after the jump, we break down his recent headlines.Tales of Steven Seagal's Dark Side Come Out
By Mike Ryan Posted Apr 16th 2010 03:58PM
Steven Seagal's mysterious past used to be kind of cool. Now it's seems a lot more sinister. We know he's hard to kill. We also know that he's above the law; he has been marked for death; he's been under siege (twice!); and, if you believe the title of his next film, he's also born to raise hell. But, really, what do we know about the man accused of hiring a woman to be his unwilling -- on call at all times -- sex partner? And now, what of the stories Jenny McCarthy tells about an audition gone horribly awry? Actually, we don't know a whole lot about Mr. Seagal, but after the jump, we break down his recent headlines.Seagal started his Hollywood career as a martial-arts advisor -- he reportedly studied martial-arts in Japan -- on the set of of the renegade James Bond film 'Never Say Never Again' (basically a remake of 'Thunderball'). Soon after that, Seagal was starring in high-octane action films of his own -- or, really, the same film over and over again only with different titles and different villains -- while somehow creating the illusion that men with ponytails were not just aging rock stars or hip intellectuals (think Tim Robbins in 'High Fidelity') -- they also knew Kung-Fu!
Currently, though, Mr. Seagal is in trouble over allegations from 23-year-old Kayden Nguyen, who claims that she was hired to be a personal assistant for Seagal. She was not aware that being a personal assistant for Seagal included being available around-the-clock for sexual favors anytime that he desired -- or so she alleges. In no way do we condone these allegations, if true. Though, this is Steven Seagal we're talking about -- any contract put in front of us with his name associated ... we're reading the fine print. (Read Nguyen's legal papers)
And then there's this: Movieline.com just posted a section of an interview with Jenny McCarthy done by the magazine back in the 1998. McCarthy auditioned for 'Under Siege 2' and explains what an audition in front of Mr. Seagal -- and Mr. Seagal only -- is like for a young actress.
"I was wearing this very baggy dress," McCarthy told Movieline, "which I always wear to auditions, with my hair pulled back. I'm listening to him go on and on about how he found his soul in Asia and is one with himself and whatever. When I said, 'Well, I'm ready to read,' he said, 'Stand up, you have to be kind of sexy in the movie and in that dress, I can't tell."
It gets worse, McCarthy continues, "I stand up and he goes, 'Take off your dress.' I said, 'What?' and he said, 'There's nudity.' I said, 'No, there's not, or I wouldn't be here right now.' He said again, 'There's nudity,' and I said, 'The pages are right in front of me. There's no nudity.' He goes, 'Take off your dress.' I just started crying and said, 'Rent my [Playboy] video, you asshole!' and ran out to the car."
Most recently, Seagal had been starring in his own reality series (of course he is), 'Steven Seagal: Lawman.' Cameras followed as Seagal performed duties as a reserve deputy of the Jefferson Parish, LA, Sheriff's Department. Seagal got into a bit of hot water for his participation in actual police work and arrests considering, well, that Seagal is not a police officer. To put it in perspective, Dwight Schrute on 'The Office' has a similar title to Seagal's with Jefferson Parrish. Dwight Schrute is not allowed to make arrests.
Seagal's 'Lawman,' as a result of the most recent allegations, is on indefinite hiatus.
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steven segal is a member of the screen actors guild and they have severe penalties for just such a thing.
if jenny mccarthy really did have this happen she should have reported it immediately. how do you defen your self against accusations that happened years ago.
unfortunately in hollwood every women has a trajic story to report. their parents were alcholics, they were raped, they were molested by someone in their family etc. Ms. phillips was raped repeatedly by her father but the guys dead and can not refute her story though both of his wives say that mckenzie is lying thru her teeth.
steve segal may have done exactly what mccarthy said by why bring it up now maybe her star is fading and she needs the additional attention
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Rex well said
They were quoting her interview from 98 duh
Geeeezz, He is such an a-hole back then and now..Don't waste your time on arguing that point..
reread the article AGAIN!!!! this was an interview from a long time ago!!!! steven segal is an old ugly worn out never could act anyway pervert!!!
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Rex, I totally agree seems like a trend huh? All these SKANKS are after one thing! Moolah,sheepskin,coins,dead presidents,etc.etc. This McCarthy woman who is no LADY, is a has been in the adult industry so she is out to cash in! Do I here a Cha-Ching!!!!!!
He should not be on TV or movies or anything else. He is was also involved in organized crime and turned rat to keep the mob from killing him and his family.
No wonder women don't report thing like this. It's people like you.
I guess all of those LADY skanks ( those cashing in on someone else's fame ) can join the ranks of GENTLEMEN skanks ( those who use their fame to boost their already inflated egos ). In the grading system of life he gets a B for bad acting, bad attitude and boisterous. He does however, deserve an A for arrogance.
I agree with you also. I think that a lot of actors who feel their star is tarnishing..decide to do these things to bring them into light again. Whether its true or not and I have to say I think its true. Its too late to bring that stuff up now. Segal has had problems in the past..he was supposed to have been physically abusive to Ms. LeBrock, and I watched one episode of that Lawman thing and wasnt impressed...but still bringing up stuff from way back is no way to get back at someone nor does it bring positive attention to the person bringing it up
rosanna-I think you misunderstood the def. of the word SKANK-(a dirty or promiscuous female). Def. of a lady-(A well-mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior). There are on lady skanks or man skanks, you idiot!
Please learn how to spell
If you would learn to read it says it was from a interview she did several years ago NOT yesterday.
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i stand corrected on that point only
Actually Rex, there are many things you stand to be "corrected" on...but you aren't likely worth the time. ^_^.
Something that I don't think got into American newspapers was that Seagal was once in Indonesia delberately hunting endangered species and was caught at it, but he bribed his way out of his trouble (which isn't surprising because every official in Indonesia is bribe-prone).
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How can we verify this story about his indonesian hunt?
Seems like this is the year for sexual accusations to be put out in the media, and for unknown wannabes to either have their own reality show or to make a fast buck off of someone who is famous. Everyone wants their fifteen minutes of fame, ie: Kate Goslin, the balloon boy's parents, Octomom, give them a menion in the media and they want more, at the expense of others who has money to pay them off. Steven Seagal should sue this person who was fired for illegal drug use and make an example of what will happen to others who want a quick trip to their fifteen minutes.
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