Fault in the stars

In an unfortunate turn of events, several stars have found themselves in places they wouldn't have been in otherwise, owing to the privilege and security that corresponds with their prized publicity. Hollywood has been abuzz with rumours of sexual harassment, in the recent past, with several women speaking up against renowned film producer Harvey Weinstein, whose plethora of sexual offences across years, have only recently surfaced. Following the public knowledge of his discreetly carried out misdemeanours, Oscar winner Kevin Spacey came under the public scanner, as his offences were brought to the fore. Allegedly facing accusations for assaulting a man in London in 2008, he has also been publicly accused of attempting to rape a 15-year old in New York and also making undue advances on a 14-year old. Spacey, who has already been dropped by his publicist and agent was also given a black letter by Netflix, the streaming giant, who owes a large part of its success to Spacey for popularising the forum. Spacey stars on House of Cards, a Netflix original, popular the world over for its gripping storyline and impeccable acting. As the production for the last season is underway, scheduled to go on air in 2018, Netflix cancelled its contract with Spacey, dropping him from its final season, while also abandoning the release of its upcoming film, Gore, that starred the popular actor. "Netflix will not be involved with any further production of House of Cards that includes Kevin Spacey," a spokesperson said. The channel also said it would, "evaluate our path forward as it relates to the show." Spacey, who seemed to have been in a comfortable place in his life, has his entire world tumbling apart as his career seems to be trotting on a back foot. Closer home, our celebrities haven't been bereft of unfortunate circumstances. Not as humongous as a sexual offence, their immediate fortune did not extend a hand of support to provide the needed cushioning.