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    The Business

    Former Scott Rudin assistants allege abusive behavior and call out stars who have stayed silent

    Producer Scott Rudin’s bullying has been an open secret in Hollywood for decades, and now it’s going public. Former Scott Rudin staffers Evan Davis, Max Hoffman and Eileen Klomhaus remember being yelled at, belittled, and gaslighted.

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    By Kim Masters • May 7, 2021 • 28m Listen

    Producer Scott Rudin's bullying has long been an open secret in Hollywood, and now it’s going public.

    Rudin’s former staffer Evan Davis says, “It’s war time. When you’re there, all you’re thinking about is how you survive it.”

    Davis, Max Hoffman and Eileen Klomhaus are part of the recent wave of former Rudin employees going on the record about their ex-boss’ behavior following a cover story in The Hollywood Reporter.

    They remember being yelled at, belittled, and gaslighted. And they call out the stars who have been silent, even as otheroutlets published more allegations of Rudin’s workplace abuse.

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      Kim Masters

      partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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      Kaitlin Parker

      Producer, 'The Business' and 'Hollywood Breakdown'

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