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Actress Sues Kevin Costner Over Distressing Rape Scene

5/30/2025

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Devyn LaBella has taken legal action against Kevin Costner and production companies, claiming she was subjected to an unscripted rape scene on May 2, 2023, filmed near child actors without warning. This distressing experience, she argues, was exacerbated by the lack of an intimacy coordinator, leading her to accuse Costner of malice and reckless disregard for her well-being.

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Devyn LaBella has taken legal action against Kevin Costner and production companies, claiming she was subjected to an unscripted rape scene on May 2, 2023, filmed near child actors without warning. This distressing experience, she argues, was exacerbated by the lack of an intimacy coordinator, leading her to accuse Costner of malice and reckless disregard for her well-being.