According to Rapp, Spacey, who was 26 at the time, lay on top of him and tried to “seduce” him. To some, the Spacey controversy has been a painful reminder that young gay actors can be particularly vulnerable to mistreatment – and that influential men wield their power to abuse both men and women. “It’s a pervasive problem in Hollywood,” said Los Angeles attorney Toni Jaramilla, who has represented men in the entertainment industry in sexual harassment cases. Sexual harassment of gay men in the industry is “rampant”, she said, adding, “It’s as serious a problem as it is with women.”Rapp’s story has sparked debate about whether sexual harassment and even childhood abuse of men are also open secrets in Hollywood. Allred said it can be especially difficult for gay actors in Hollywood to come forward with harassment claims if they are not open about their sexuality.

Source: The Guardian October 31, 2017 12:00 UTC