Alexander Skarsgård

[Esizzle]

Maybe his sister, who was a model, got a hold of him and said what the Hell were you thinking?!?!?!?

He is 41 years old and been in the business longer than his sister has been alive. I doubt he listens to his sister or anyone else. All his decisions are his own. The only person I can see him taking advice from is his father.

 

[BagBerry13]

Not to get off topic, but Bag, Woody Allen is getting the same side eye from me as Polanski because he wasn't tried. They didn't want to put his minor child through it. He did, however, lose custody for all three minor children he shared with Mia and that was in a court. I do agree that overall, choosing to do this one thing isn't damning, but hopefully not a trend. He raves about Lars von Trier who is not a shining example with women either, but he's no Terry Richardson. Agree it wasn't a job, he didn't have to do it, and its probably his attempt to seem lighter and goofier than these dark roles. It seems from interviews that he was a bit surprised when BLL was so popular, and that cemented him with some people as connected with that character.

But I read in an article the kid got examined by a psychiatrist and even that person wasn't 100% sure it happened or Mia worked the kid. Losing custody isn't indicative for me of any guilt. Given what a show she always puts on I can see her pulling out all the tricks and the court going in her direction. Also they usually give custody to the mother.
I also don't get what's wrong with Lars von Trier other than actresses complaining about him. That wouldn't be the first director though that happened to.

 

[ellasam]

He is 41 years old and been in the business longer than his sister has been alive. I doubt he listens to his sister or anyone else. All his decisions are his own. The only person I can see him taking advice from is his father.

I was joking……… I agree, he's a grown man, and he makes his own decisions.

 

[aerohead21]

I read an article that's floating around about the book Lolita and how it's not a love story at all, but a telling of a predator's sick version and that in fact, Lolita was the victim of sexual abuse. They referenced several moments in the book where the author eluded to this but no one picked up on it - instead the audience chose to imagine her as a pubescent vixen. It's us as a society who continue to be able to look past predatory behavior as funny or charming or "locker room talk", and see the women as wanting it or asking for it...this for that mentality. You want to be escalated in your career you'll give me "favors". You see it with "casting couches" as well. It's so deep in our society that Twilight was revered as a love story and made major bank. I'm sorry but if some creep stalked me and came in my room while I was sleeping every night for months I would not be in love - I'd be filing a restraining order or moving the F&$" away.

 

[callan23]

Apparently he knows who Terry is. Here is one q&a from that translatrd interview ;
GQ: It seems like you are portraying a specific character on set today. Who do you want to portray?

AS: Oh, you mean I am playing somebody else? No, this is all pure impulse! The animal inside me comes out and wants to have fun. That is what I expect from a shoot with Terry.

this was sad. i was holding out hope that he never met or knew him/of him. gross to see him so excited to work with a pervert piece of **** who abuses women. is this the real alex? methinks so.

 

[aerohead21]

I was joking……… I agree, he's a grown man, and he makes his own decisions.

I know that it's joking but I think you're actually sort of right here as he's often seen drinking or drunk and his mother is a recovering alcoholic. I'm not saying he's an alcoholic but I sure have to wonder why you'd be drinking the Budweiser in a photo shoot when you should be respecting your mom.

 

[callan23]

I read an article that's floating around about the book Lolita and how it's not a love story at all, but a telling of a predator's sick version and that in fact, Lolita was the victim of sexual abuse. They referenced several moments in the book where the author eluded to this but no one picked up on it - instead the audience chose to imagine her as a pubescent vixen. It's us as a society who continue to be able to look past predatory behavior as funny or charming or "locker room talk", and see the women as wanting it or asking for it...this for that mentality. You want to be escalated in your career you'll give me "favors". You see it with "casting couches" as well. It's so deep in our society that Twilight was revered as a love story and made major bank. I'm sorry but if some creep stalked me and came in my room while I was sleeping every night for months I would not be in love - I'd be filing a restraining order or moving the F&$" away.

great example! this is very telling of our society and culture. the view of women is downright sick.

 

[callan23]

The shoot has unnerved me too. Emmy voting is over so this shoot will do nothing for Alex in that regard. I think putting him on the same level with sleazy Terry is too much. Alex is usually pretty sensitive to what he does and how that can be perceived. GQ should be responsible enough to not hire someone like Terry in the first place. There are many involved in these shoots. Stylists, creative directors, hair, makeup etc. All had a hand in it. From Alex's Instagram, it's running about 20 to 1, with the majority thinking the photos are funny. This is a German magazine so very few Americans will actually see it. The argument will be that some are being too sensitive. I think these images can definitely be a trigger. Honestly if another photographer had taken them they would be funny and may have a lighter feel to them. Remember the Rolling Stone cover where Alex, Anna and Stephen are covered in blood. Even that felt lighter than this. It's how Terry shot and edited them that gives it such a creepy vibe. They made him look like every perv I've ever encountered, especially when I was a teenager in the 80's. Once you've known that feeling or had an experience of being sexually preyed upon, you will remember it forever.

yes, i agree working with someone is not the same level of ****ed up as committing the same offenses, however, it is a message that you are not offended by their actions and how they treat people. that you are ok with it. this is not ok. TR is not the only photographer lets not act as if AS has zero power here. and honestly, one of the sickest parts of this is the reaction of like 90% of his fangirls, who put him on a pedestal and send nasty messages when you cal him out calmly. this kind of celeb adoration where they can do no wrong and their behaviors and actions are never questioned is so gross and scary. i don't think AS is a terrible person or even remotely on level with TR, that being said, he is not as decent as i thought. he is self serving. TR gets attention for his wacky creepy pervy photos and actors love attention. even the ones who pretend they don't. that is what gets me. selling out your own morals for more attention and buzz. this screams thirsty on alex's part.

 

[callan23]

Willing to or looking forward to working with someone who is a known sexual predator says something about Alex too, Scandigirl83. Alex talks about being a feminist but when it comes to his own career, "it's just a job?" I wonder if Eija had worked with someone like terry in her modeling career, Alex would have still done this job.

The interview was boring. What was the point of this whole shoot again? I don't get it.

you are so right. he chose career over conscience. its that ****ing simple. he says what people/fans want to hear but turns around and his actions completely contradict. you can't have it both ways.

 

[aerohead21]

It sucks when we see the flaws of the celebrity we are admiring. It's much nicer when they're actions fall in line with the fantasy we'd like to believe is true about them. The picture that was posted where he was in Italy and he had his finger in the private part of the three legged sculpture...that was crude. I was put off by that. Now seeing him with the copier pictures (the one where his penis is supposed to be on the glass) and having worked with TR...it just confirms that as a human being he's kind of thoughtless and potentially inconsiderate to the fact that the majority of his fan base are women. I may be wrong but I vaguely remember once in the past where he was working with a European director that his dad has worked with many times, saying it was an honor, and this guy has made some serious comments coming off like a nazi sympathizer. It's like...DUDE...THINK...

 

[BuckeyeChicago]

Definitely a misstep but nothing he can't recover from. Hopefully it's a learning experience. In my experience, many men who are more sensitive to women's causes still don't always get it unless they have had firsthand experience with a wife, mother, sister, girlfriend, or close friend that has been hurt or abused in someway and they are there to see the aftermath. He's played predators and abusers, but it's make believe. It's quite different when you have someone you love afraid to be alone or leave the house and watch their whole demeanor drastically change. I'm not seeing a huge amount of backlash, but maybe enough will filter through and get to him. As for the interview, why even bother? Half that interview was questions asked a 1000 times before. Over all the lack of creativity in this entire article is astounding.

I do think part his doing this, and his team saying yes, was cluelessness.
And the sad reality is that while TR did lose some work after the allegations in 2014, there were, and are, a lot of defenders, including a lot of women.
He's not getting a lot of backlash, but there were comments left on the IG photo that expressed dislike over TR being the photographer. I don't think he reads his comments, and I don't know if his team does at all though. It would be nice if they noticed and perhaps put more reflection into who they work with in the future.

That may well be @jooa but I don't care who else he has worked with - it reflects badly on each and every one of them.
I feel the same when people I admire work with Woody Allen - Cate Blanchett for example.
"It's his job" is a poor excuse but frequently used as a get out of jail free card for people who just don't want to be the one to stand up and say no.

During this winter's awards seasons Brie Larson didn't come out directly say 'Casey Affleck isn't a good person' but her behavior toward him when she had to present him awards did make clear she wasn't happy with him. It got noticed by the gossips, though whether it actually got noticed by the industry I have no idea.

I know that it's joking but I think you're actually sort of right here as he's often seen drinking or drunk and his mother is a recovering alcoholic. I'm not saying he's an alcoholic but I sure have to wonder why you'd be drinking the Budweiser in a photo shoot when you should be respecting your mom.

He didn't seem to have any issues in giving up alcohol for his Tarzan training. And why should he not drink in a photo shoot? It's not in front of his mother. Why would this be disrespecting his mother? If she were the type of recovering alcoholic who doesn't want other people drinking in front of them and he were doing that that would be disrespect. But we don't know that. The one Skarssibling we know has had problems with addictions is Gustaf and that's because he's been open about it.

And the director that Alex was talking about was Lars von Trier, who made that awful, stupid joke while at Cannes while premiering Melancholia.

 

[aerohead21]

Like I said, I'm not saying he is an alcoholic. Honestly, I doubt he likes Budweiser all that much because it's not a good beer, however in my own personal opinion I find it to be disrespectful to his mother to glamorize drinking - notice I said glamorize, not drink in front of her. Glamorizing is different than drinking in front of an alcoholic.

 

[Sillygal2007]

I do think part his doing this, and his team saying yes, was cluelessness.
And the sad reality is that while TR did lose some work after the allegations in 2014, there were, and are, a lot of defenders, including a lot of women.
He's not getting a lot of backlash, but there were comments left on the IG photo that expressed dislike over TR being the photographer. I don't think he reads his comments, and I don't know if his team does at all though. It would be nice if they noticed and perhaps put more reflection into who they work with in the future.


I feel like you are being a bit naive. No one in the Hollywood business is completely clueless. One of them not knowing about it maybe. ALL of them not knowing about it no. I still think Alex needs to be held responsible for his own actions. Doesn't make me dislike him but at the same time I am not going to let this slide.

 

[Sillygal2007]

He is 41 years old and been in the business longer than his sister has been alive. I doubt he listens to his sister or anyone else. All his decisions are his own. The only person I can see him taking advice from is his father.

Umm I don't think the person was saying to listen to his sister, I think the person was asking how he would feel if one of the victims had been his own sister. Would he still have worked with him? I am curious to know the answer as well. How would he feel if one of the victims of TR was Eija? Even though you shouldn't have to equate the victims as being someone's sister. They are human beings and weren't treated like human beings.

 

[aerohead21]

Idk. There was a period in time TR got some bad press but then it sort of disappeared. I'm sure if Alex knows about TR's reputation as a photographer then he also knows his reputation as a sleezebag and drew his own conclusions. I'm sure if he had any serious qualms about it he would have backed out or requested a different photographer. Regardless he settled any issues he may have had with it and played the part of an appreciative muse for TR's photo shoot.