Amber Tamblyn Accuses James Woods of Making Advances When she Was 16 in Scathing Open Letter
Los Angeles, CA – Actress and writer Amber Tamblyn has publicly accused actor James woods of making unwanted advances toward her when she was 16 years old, detailing the encounter in a powerful open letter published in Vogue. the letter, a direct response too Woods’ recent dismissive comments regarding allegations against him, delivers a blistering rebuke and reignites scrutiny of his past behavior.
The accusation arrives amid ongoing conversations surrounding power dynamics and sexual misconduct in Hollywood, and underscores the challenges faced by survivors seeking accountability decades after alleged incidents. Tamblyn’s letter isn’t simply a recounting of a personal experience; it’s a broader commentary on the societal tendency to disbelieve women and the burden of proof placed upon victims. The situation remains unresolved, with Woods having not yet responded to Tamblyn’s allegations.
Tamblyn’s letter stems from Woods’ recent online activity where he appeared to defend himself against accusations of inappropriate behavior. In response, Tamblyn details a specific encounter she says occurred when she was a teenager attempting to navigate an industry event. She acknowledges Woods likely did not recognize her as an individual, stating she was “just another girl,” a point she uses to connect her experience to the larger pattern of sexual aggression targeting young women.
“Since you’ve now called me a liar, I will now call you a silencer. I see your gaslight and now will raise you a scorched earth,” Tamblyn wrote,directly confronting Woods. She recounts the incident with stark detail,emphasizing the power imbalance inherent in the situation.
A central theme of Tamblyn’s letter is the frustrating expectation placed on survivors to provide irrefutable evidence of events frequently enough witnessed only by the perpetrator and the victim. She passionately criticizes the societal narrative that prioritizes disbelieving women, demanding corroboration, proof, and consideration of consequences before offering support.
“The saddest part of this story doesn’t even concern me but concerns the universal woman’s story,” she writes.”The nation’s harmful narrative of disbelieving women first, above all else. Asking them to first corroborate or first give proof or first make sure we’re not misremembering or first consider the consequences of speaking out or first let men give their side or first just let your sanity come last.”
Tamblyn concludes by challenging Woods to engage in deep self-reflection,questioning his role in a pattern of behavior towards women and girls. “Are you and your history with women and girls a part of the problem, Mr. Woods?” she asks, adding, “Go now and look in the mirror and ask yourself if this is true. Go on, I’ll wait. but I won’t hold my breath.”
As of publication, James Woods has not issued a public response to Tamblyn’s accusations.
