Two-time Oscar award-winning actor Kevin Spacey has taken to social media to clear the air about his living situation, firmly stating that he is not homeless. This clarification comes after a recent interview with The Telegraph sparked widespread headlines suggesting the Hollywood star was living on the streets.
Setting the Record Straight on Social Media
The 66-year-old actor felt compelled to address his followers on Instagram after numerous people expressed concern for his well-being. Spacey directly countered the narrative that he was without shelter, a story that gained traction from his comments in The Telegraph where he said, "I literally have no home… I'm living in hotels, I'm living in Airbnbs."
In his post, Spacey wrote, "I feel it would be disingenuous of me to allow you to believe that I am indeed homeless in the colloquial sense." He showed empathy for those in genuine hardship, adding, "There are many people… actually living on the streets or in their cars or in terrible financial situations, and my heart goes out to them. But it is clear from the article itself that I am not one of them."
Financial Drain from Costly Legal Battles
The root of Spacey's transient lifestyle, as revealed in the original interview, stems from severe financial pressure. The actor disclosed that "astronomical" legal costs have left him financially devastated. These legal fees are a direct result of multiple sexual misconduct allegations that surfaced against him starting in 2017.
These allegations led to his high-profile removal from the hit Netflix series House of Cards and what he describes as a professional "blacklist" in Hollywood. Throughout the ordeal, Spacey has consistently maintained his innocence. He was cleared of charges in a US case in 2022 and was later acquitted in a separate case involving four men in London last year.
Actor Blames Media for Misleading Narrative
Spacey did not hold back in his criticism of the press, accusing them of twisting his words to create a sensational story. He stated, "I don't usually make it my business to correct the media. If I did, I wouldn't have time for much else." However, the overwhelming concern from the public prompted his response.
He expressed that he was "truly touched by your generosity," referring to the thousands who reached out. The actor specifically called out The Telegraph, accusing the publication of undermining its own journalist with a "knowingly misleading headline, for the sake of clicks."
Explaining his current nomadic life, Spacey had told the newspaper, "I'm living in hotels, I'm living in Airbnbs, I'm going where the work is. I literally have no home." This statement was meant to describe a life of mobility driven by scarce work opportunities, not a life of destitution, a distinction he felt was lost in the subsequent media coverage.
