Dustin Hoffman admits obsession with sex after high-profile row

American actor Dustin Hoffman first spoke in detail about the scandal with allegations of sexual harassment, which broke out in 2017. In his new memoir Look at Me, the 89-year-old two-Oscar winner admitted he was obsessed with sex and constantly sought female attention. At the same time, the Rain Man star insists that he never forced women into intimacy and considers the charges against him unfair.

Hoffman admitted that for decades he did not understand how unpleasant his frank jokes and persistent flirtation can seem to others. According to the actor, it took him a long time to realize that such behavior can cause discomfort even in the absence of the intention to offend anyone. However, the actor stressed that some of the allegations about his actions are not true, and he never sought to use power to pressure women.

In 2017, several women publicly accused Hoffman of inappropriate behavior, including unwanted touching and sexual harassment. The actor stated that he supported the MeToo movement, but was confused when the accusations touched him personally, because he did not understand how to defend himself without speaking out against the very idea of fighting violence. In his memoirs, he also talked about his wife, Lisa, who has been married since 1980 and who helped him look at his behavior differently.

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