“It had started when I first got into the room. | California Privacy Rights After dropping out of high school at 15, Jimmy bounced from dead-end job to dead-end job. So she wanted to bring me to Rome. Asia Argento has spoken out against her accuser Jimmy Bennett and close friend Rose McGowan and has claimed she was sexually assaulted by the teen, in an exclusive interview … “A place for those young people who are in the shoes I was once in, Mentors for Minors focuses primarily on providing advice and guidance to those who have none. Privacy Policy | The 22-year … Jimmy Bennett: Well, I did school for a little bit; after this interview, I go back. Giletti also asked that since Argento was a symbol of #MeToo, and one of the most vocal opponents of Weinstein, if this entire circumstance could be seen as a favor to Weinstein, or as damaging to the #MeToo movement. © 2021 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Argento has claimed her late partner, Anthony Bourdain, paid the settlement to help Bennett out financially. Asia Argento now says teen Jimmy Bennett 'sexually attacked' her in 2013. In honesty, I am grateful and attribute much of my success to my exposure to so many different cultures and characters, so many of which left a mark on me as a person.”. ... when Bennett was 17 and she was 37, Heller said in a phone interview with USA TODAY on Wednesday. Jimmy Bennett Movie 32 Interview - talks Chloe Moretz and yes, periods. Jimmy Bennett appeared on an Italian television program in his first TV interview He opened up about details during his alleged rape by Asia Argento The … According to the new interview, conducted via simultaneous translation in front of a live audience, he says they stayed friends and kept in touch sporadically over the years. Bennett and his lawyer Gordon Sattro appeared on the La 7 program Non e l'Arena (It's Not the Arena), hosted by Massimo Giletti, considered one of the country’s top journalists. 1:45 PM PDT 9/24/2018 “I felt she was trying to get somewhere else, instead of just the kiss,” he continued. According to the new interview, conducted via simultaneous translation in front of a live audience, he says they stayed friends and kept in … Jimmy Bennett’s life is like a rollercoaster ride, with dizzying highs, and crushing lows. Jimmy Bennett walked right into a buzz saw when he sat down for an interview on Italian television ... getting skewered by the host over his claim he was sexually assaulted by Asia Argento ... and the central issue was ejaculation. Required fields are marked *. Bennett replied that Argento asked him to write her the letter when he arrived at the hotel to remember their meeting. Jimmy Bennett, the actor who accused Asia Argento of sexual assault, was pressed about his claims Sunday in his first televised interview in Italy. Giletti pressed again, showing the now-viral photo of Argento and Bennett in bed, allegedly post-coital, saying they both looked tranquil and calm. James 'Jimmy' Bennett was born on February 9, 1996 in Seal Beach, California. “I remember feeling a little strange at how nervous she was,” said Bennett in response to Argento posting on social media before their meeting. Sept. 24, 2018 Jimmy Bennett, the young actor who accused the actress and prominent #MeToo advocate Asia Argento of sexually assaulting him when he was 17, gave his first public interview … here is Jimmy Kimmell interviewing with 10 year old child actor Jimmy Bennett who starred with actors including Eddie Murphy, Bruce Willis, Richard Dreyfuss and Harrison Ford, he also likes Hard Rock music from 1970s and likes Slasher films and talks about the Poseidon which he starred in and directed by Wolfgang Petersen and hey i'm the only who posted this video at last! Jimmy Bennett took the opportunity to tour the sights of Rome just hours before Asia Argento will address his sexual assault allegations against her in an exclusive interview … Heller also claimed that it was Bennett who forced himself on Argento during the alleged sexual encounter. by Ariston Anderson Between selling narcotics and working for £4/$5 an hour at Domino’s Pizza (less than the minimum wage), things looked bleak. One month after she was accused of sexually assaulting former child actor Jimmy Bennett, Asia Argento addressed the claims in part two of a new interview … Jimmy Bennett, the former child actor actor who has accused Asia Argento of sexual assault, gave his first live television appearance on Italian TV Sunday night in an effort to tell his side of the story. Actor Jimmy Bennett appeared in his first TV interview to detail his alleged relationship with Italian actress Asia Argento, whom he accused of sexually assaulting him when he was 17. A man, even if he is the one undergoing the violence, has to have an active role.”, “Yeah. A post shared by , & (@mrjimmybennett), “Two that also stand out for me are Chichester College’s athletic tutor Matt Wright, and music teacher Aldith Smith; they were really the first teachers who saw my potential and helped me to believe in myself.”. She called him "son" and he called her "mother." Fedez, another judge on the show tweeted, "We judges are with you!". “I thought that at some point we would meet again. Giletti continued pressing Bennett: "The thing that is hard to understand — I say this with great respect — is that when a man confesses he raped a woman, none of us doubt it, as unfortunately sometimes a woman cannot defend herself. Argento, 43, opened up during an interview on Italian news show Non è l'Arena (pictured), proclaiming that she has done nothing she has been accused of by Jimmy Bennett “I’ll be honest, my local basketball coach Kevin Robbins was the only person who kept me on some sort of path. Giletti explained that in Italy, Argento is very famous and is an integral part of the story, so it’s not possible to speak of the situation without speaking of her. “I’ll be honest, my local basketball coach Kevin Robbins was the only person who kept me on some sort of path. Your email address will not be published. He was 17 and she was 37 at the time. Indoctrinated with a disbelief mindset through many years in the UK school system, his perceived academic shortcomings ultimately culminated in ending up homeless. For me, there was always a barrier of culture, and I didn’t know if this was her way of, you know, how she was raised in showing affection. Argento originally agreed to a $380,000 settlement with Bennett, but she has denied any wrongdoing. Argento fans have also taken to social media to launch a petition to reinstate her as a judge on X Factor Italy after Sky Italia terminated her from the show following the allegations. Bennett remained firm that the letter was written prior to the alleged sexual assault. EMAIL ME. But the host removed graphics of Argento onscreen at Bennett’s request. A major turning point came when a close friend, one on his own journey of self-discovery, related how knowledge was power. Sattro replied that the sum was a calculation based on what he had made in years prior to the incident and based on income lost afterward. Jimmy Bennett’s Interview Most stories would perhaps amicably end here. “I don’t think it’s a favor at all. “After the kisses started getting longer and it turned into more her placing her hands on me in different ways. “I was worried about coming in front of an audience and being accused of not being sincere about the violence against me,” said Bennett. FACEBOOK I’ve had more dead-end jobs than most people I know… I’ve certainly learned what success was not!” Jimmy relays. Jimmy Bennett, the actor and musician who has accused Asia Argento of sexual assault, gave his first TV interview on Sunday to the Italian show Non è … “A woman can be attractive in some way and still abuse a man.”. Bennett said he wasn’t surprised that Argento had contacted him after so much time, saying that she was proposing an Italian film she was making that she wanted him to be in. And she went to play music on a record player that she had, and she was smoking cigarettes, talking to me, catching up,” he said. TWITTER She invited me and I was more than happy to come and talk to her,” he said. Giletti also asked about a letter Bennett had written on Ritz-Carlton stationery, telling Argento, “I love you with all my heart. All rights reserved. Bennett first met Argento in 2004 when he was 7 years old, playing the role of her son in her film The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things. I was right.”. | EU Privacy Preferences. “I don’t think this is a favor to Harvey Weinstein in any way. Bennett, thought for a few moments before replying, “Yeah.”. There was a lot of kissing and a lot of her grabbing my face and looking at me and kind of inspecting me and saying, ‘Oh my son, I’ve missed you so much.’ My interpretation of that was that maybe it was just a way of her showing me affection,” he said, explaining that he interpreted it as a cultural thing, as he had often seen Italian people kiss on the mouth or cheek in greeting. The New York Times published a report claiming Argento had agreed to pay Jimmy Bennett … I think that the main narrative, at least from the comments and stuff I’ve received, is that, ‘Well, why wouldn’t you want to have sex with her? Sitemap | “My power comes from my mindset and what I’ve overcome. And all we’ve done is called out the hypocrisy of what she’s saying.”. He has appeared in guest starring roles on The Guardian (2001), Judging Amy (1999), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) and recently Everwood (2002), and has been cast in some of the most successful productions in that decade. “She started kissing me longer and longer and it started to feel to me that it wasn’t just a friendly thing,” said Bennett, “and more that she was trying to explore the situation.”. Self-belief and a positive mentality don’t always come easy to everyone, but with the right mentor’s people can turn their lives around from a position of hopelessness and go on to achieve their potential,” Jimmy concludes. Zomato Co-Founder Pankaj Chaddah launches new mental wellness startup, Alex Carneiro: International Trainer & Fitness Body Transformation Expert, Your email address will not be published. Director Dario Argento, Asia's father, said after the interview that he believes Weinstein directly paid Bennett to take his revenge, which he later recanted saying he has no actual evidence of this. Magazine 12 in 12 Special Issue Event at Buca Di Beppo Italian Restaurant in Universal City, Ca USA December 6, 2011 - Celebration of Popstar! “After this, that’s why I chose the silent route. The host asked him if it was his first time, and he responded that no, he had previous sexual experiences. I was given the opportunity to live in my uncle’s garage, and I zealously took up his offer. Jimmy Bennett, Actor: Orphan. Jimmy Bennett was skewered on Italian TV for saying Asia Argento raped him when he was a teenager, in his first interview since the allegation became public. His aim is now to ensure that he can have a positive impact on those who need someone supportive in their life. The whole interview lasted more than an hour of Gilletti’s three-hour program “Non e l’Arena” which translates loosely to “Outside The Arena” on Italy’s independent La 7 … Jimmy Bennett, 22, reportedly has not filed a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office against Asia Argento ... A week after the bombshell interview, Argento, 43, … Responses in Italy in press and on social media were more negative toward Bennett, as many have now come forward to question his credibility and motivations following the interview. “Her using that to get me into the hotel room is what I was talking about, the power situation.”. Jimmy Bennett was shamed on an Italian TV show for his sexual assault accusation against Italian actress and singer Asia Argento. Jimmy runs a charity called Mentors for Minors, created after the realization that he was far from being alone in having experienced a lack of good mentors in his life. This is just one person. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And yet Jimmy recalls three mentors that influenced him to do more, to be more, after such a difficult period. Bennett said he arrived at the Ritz-Carlton with a chaperone, who he claims left after Argento made him feel unwelcome. Giletti also pushed on why Bennett asked for $3.5 million, an enormous sum. I think out of the amount of women who came forward against Harvey Weinstein, you were able to see his character. I was definitely excited to see her. 1. I also want to do everything I can for the homeless and vulnerable, and so I always do things throughout the year to help these communities.”, In times of hardship, he’s always recalled Winston Churchill’s famous quote: “Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.”. She lays bare their open relationship, her grief … A visibly frustrated Bennett said he did not feel comfortable with the way the interview had gone, saying that he came on to tell his story, and not talk about Argento. Jimmy Bennett INTERVIEW at Popstar! 2. Following that was when she pushed me onto the bed and undid my belt and took my pants off.”, Giletti pressed Bennett: “Was the intercourse complete?”, Bennett, confused, asked, “How do you mean, complete?”, Giletti repeated his question. Do you understand what I mean? “It’s hard for me to talk about this in front of strangers and people I don’t know, but I do want to get the benefit of the doubt of telling the truth, and also I don’t want to say anything too inappropriate,” he said. Giletti seemed doubtful, given the past-tense verbs in the letter, arguing that it would take time to sit down and hand-write a letter. “It all happened very fast” after that, he said. He was the only authority figure in my life I actually respected, and no matter how many times he told me to get a grip on my life, I felt that he respected me too. Bennett said Argento asked him to take the photo after the sexual act, and he took it on his own phone. Interview with Jimmy Bennett, who plays Daniel Coleman in Orphan. “She had sent me photos and letters she was writing while she was waiting in her hotel room. Jimmy now runs a successful financial services consultancy, a thriving foreign exchange trading team, has been a speaker at many events, and has been sharing his story to inspire those who also have had little or no support. It's 4 hours, cause it's home school. | Do Not Sell My Personal Information On the other hand, the violence of a woman against a man is technically difficult to comprehend. 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Yet Jimmy’s life has not been plain sailing since this; he would encounter many adversities, including being declared bankrupt and diagnosed with a chronic, incurable disease, to name just a couple of the hurdles he has overcome, of which his new book release goes into more detail. “By the age of 24, I had lived in 7 different cities, lived out of a suitcase for the majority, and had totally exhausted all of my friend’s good graces to be able to couch surf. Bennett compared his alleged assault to Argento’s own accusation about Harvey Weinstein, by getting him to a hotel room under false pretenses, in this case the film. Most stories would perhaps amicably end here. Terms of Use | The decision soon followed to cast off others’ doubts, enroll in a local college, and therefore return to education. They began corresponding on Twitter, and agreed to meet at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina del Rey via email. “To me, sleeping on a park bench for months on end only confirmed what I’d been told throughout my teenage years – that I was destined for failure. http://twitter.com/ClevverTV - Follow Us!Jimmy Bennet stopped by the ClevverTV Studio to talk about his work on "No Ordinary Family". “And she was telling me about this film she had in mind for me. Magazine January Issue of break-through artists of 2012 - Interview … So glad we met again.”. Today is a far cry from his days of darkness. “The first thing that happened was her offering me champagne. I’d never completed anything successfully in my life. Within himself is now a desire to give back everything he has learned. On his character's reaction to Esther's arrival. What’s wrong with you? The 45-year-old actress shared her thoughts during a sit-down interview with ABC News. According to Bennett, Argento assaulted him in California in 2013, where the age of consent is 18. Bennett has said that he has resigned from acting and is trying to pursue a career in rock music. But what Asia kept saying from time to time about #MeToo was about people using their power in a negative way,” he said. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. She told me she wanted to show me the world because she knew that I had never been out of the States. “I’m sorry, but you don’t seem upset, you don’t seem in this picture to be traumatized,” Giletti said, while the audience applauded. Asia Argento, 43, has spoken of Anthony Bourdain's suicide for the first time in a DailyMailTV interview. According to a statement issued by her lawyer Mark Jay Heller, Bennett was paid $250,000 out of the $380,000 and will not receive any more of the money. The holes in the pair of jeans I’d worn for three months straight were a clear visual representation of what was inside myself. Argento tweeted that she dreamt of being reinstated on the show. “It was still a position of, she wanted to put me in a film,” replied Bennett. On the tree house scene. And yet Jimmy recalls three mentors that influenced him to do more, to be more, after such a difficult period. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting.”. She had already been drinking. AdChoices And I think that just goes to show that that’s not really what it’s about,” said Bennett. Giletti asked how he could compare someone as powerful as Weinstein, who could make or break careers, to someone like Argento, who at that time had only directed two movies. “At the time, I had no idea why failure was a habit/result that followed me everywhere. 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