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Randall Emmett is a movie producer and a former Vanderpump Rules star who has recently made headlines as numerous reports of his allegedly abusive behavior and inappropriate conduct during his time in Hollywood have come forward.
The reports first came out in June 2022 in a Los Angeles Times exposé, which had several allegations of sexual misconduct on Emmett's part and also detailed the star's abusive and inappropriate behavior on movie sets throughout his career. In addition, the exposé also contained several allegations of racial discrimination and his misconduct with Bruce Willis on the sets of the movie Midnight in the Switchgrass.
Randall Emmett has denied the allegations. In a statement released to Page Six on May 17, 2023, Emmett talked about the aforementioned exposé and denied all the accusations made in it. The statement said:
"Almost one year ago, the Los Angeles Times wrote a highly biased and factually inaccurate hit piece on me. The journalist who wrote the piece seemed to have a personal vendetta against me, I believe, due to her alleged friendship with my ex Lala Kent."
The alleged accusations made about the star will be blown wide open in an upcoming documentary about him. The Vanderpump Rules star is slated to be at the center of controversy as he'll be the main subject of the upcoming Hulu documentary called The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump, which is set to premiere on May 22. The official synopsis of the documentary, as per Hulu, reads:
"The Hulu documentary from ABC News Studios and LA Times Studios charts the unbelievable tale of B-movie mogul Randall Emmett, who rose to fame on the heels of his engagement to Bravo megastar Lala Kent. When their relationship publicly collapses and a bitter custody dispute ensues, Randall is caught up in a swarm of bombshell allegations and lawsuits that rock Hollywood and the Bravo-verse."
However, Randall Emmett stated in his statement released to Page Six that he declined to participate to participate in the documentary. He said:
"Because it very quickly became apparent to me the film was going to be as biased, if not more so, than the article on which it was based."
The Randall Emmett Scandal: Five things to know about the scandal surrounding the Hollywood producer
1) Randall Emmett's previous partner Lala Kent claims he cheated on her numerous times throughout their relationship
Lala Kent started dating Emmett in 2016. The couple got engaged in 2018. However, their relationship ended in 2021. Following their split, Kent has been vocal about the duo's relationship. She claimed that Emmett cheated on her numerous times. She also claimed in the Los Angeles Times exposé that, in June of last year, she tried to grab his phone after confronting him about his alleged affairs.
She commented on Emmett's reaction and said:
“He ran after me, tackled me, and knocked me to the ground. I used every ounce of strength to get him off of me as he was trying to pry it [Emmett’s phone] from my hands.”
The duo share a daughter named Ocean, who was born in March of 2021. The couple split in October of the same year as Emmett was photographed with two other women at a hotel in Nashville.
In response to Lala Kent's claims, Sallie Hofmeister, the public relations rep for the producer, denied the allegations and gave a statement to the Los Angeles Times:
“These allegations are false and part of a now-familiar smear campaign orchestrated by Randall’s ex-fiancée to sway their custody dispute. Lala Kent has lied and manipulated others in her desperate attempt to win full custody of her daughter, keep her name in the press, and remain relevant in reality television.”
The actress will be a part of the upcoming Hulu Documentary and stated that she'll finally get a chance to tell her side of the story.
2) Lala Kent has also accused Randall Emmett of mistreating Bruce Willis on the sets of Midnight in Switchgrass
Randall Emmett made his directorial debut in 2021 with the feature film Midnight in Switchgrass, which starred Bruce Willis and Megan Fox in the lead roles. In an investigation by the Los Angeles Times into Emmett's behavior on set, people have accused him of mistreating actor Bruce Willis, who had been diagnosed with dementia.
The publication reports that about a dozen people on the sets of the movie were concerned about the actor's declining health; however, Emmett carried on with the production of the movie. In the Los Angeles Times exposé, Lala Kent claimed that Emmett was aware of Willis’ health issues and told her:
"I can't do this anymore. It's just so sad. Bruce can't remember any of his lines. He doesn't know where he is."
However, the producer went on to make five more films with the actor and denied that he knew about Willis' condition during the filming of the movies. In an interview with The Times, the film's property master Alicia Haverland said:
“You would have to be blind to not see [Willis] struggling.”
However, Martin Singer, Bruce Willis’ attorney, put an end to the rumors and released a statement to The Times that said:
“My client continued working after his medical diagnosis because he wanted to work and was able to do so, just like many others diagnosed with aphasia who are capable of continuing to work.”
3) Randall Emmett's assistant accused him of firing him because of racial discrimination
In a bombshell revelation, Emmett's assistant Martin G'Blae accused the producer of wrongfully firing him and accused him of racial discrimination in November of last year. In court documents obtained by Us, the assistant also revealed that he'd been asked to pay drug dealers and prostitutes for Emmett in addition to more typical assistant duties.
However, Emmett has denied these allegations as well and released a statement via his lawyer Suann MacIsaac to Us magazine that said:
“The allegations being made are beyond fictitious. Mr. G’Blae is a disgruntled former employee who was fired for cause. During the last year he has tried to get thousands of dollars from Mr. Emmett for supposed unpaid expenses that he cannot substantiate. Mr. G’Blae will most definitely be held accountable for his actions in a courtroom.”
4) Randall Emmett has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women
The Los Angles Times exposé has also reported several occasions where Emmett has allegedly engaged in disorderly conduct with women. In a letter written to the publication by attorney Gloria Allred, she reported that Emmett told a 23-year-old woman "that to receive acting work from [him], she would have to perform sexual favors."
The letter also reported that Emmett required numerous women to sign NDAs about their relationships with him and also revealed that he had apparently paid women sums of money as large as $200,000 to keep them quiet. The Los Angeles Times exposé also revealed:
"Numerous former assistants said Emmett demanded 24/7 assistance, frequently called them disparaging names and asked them to transport drugs, deliver payments to women, and put large expenses on their personal credit cards."
Another woman, via Facebook, told the publication that Emmett had "sexually, mentally, physically and psychologically" harassed her. However, Emmett has denied all allegations.
5) Randall Emmet has also been accused of civil fraud
In yet another revelation found in the Los Angeles Times exposé, Emmett and his numerous companies, including his production houses, are facing multiple lawsuits and civil fraud allegations. It further stated that Emmett and his production company have also been sued for up to $25 million for unpaid loans and fees.
However, Randall Emmett has denied all such allegations.
The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump premieres on Hulu on May 22.
