"I was deeply injured physically and spiritually" — Kristin Chenoweth shares abuse story after watching Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video

Singer and Broadway actress Kristin Chenoweth has become the most recent celebrity to raise awareness about domestic violence. Chenoweth recently took to her X/Twitter account and recounted her personal experience with a violent abuser.

She expressed her thoughts in association with the video that shows Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking his former girlfriend, an R&B singer named Cassie Ventura:

"Several years ago I was severely abused. It took me therapy and prayer to understand I deserved better," Chenoweth tweeted on May 19. "I was deeply injured physically and spiritually. The only thing I knew to do when I got out was pray. Pray for myself. Pray for him as he grew up abused. So. There y’all go."

The release of the video involving Sean "Diddy" Combs has not only prompted a public outcry but also encouraged others like Chenoweth to come forward with their own stories.

Kristin Chenoweth shares abuse story after watching Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video

Broadway actress Kristin Chenoweth has revealed her experience with domestic abuse after viewing a video of Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura.

Currently, Kristin Chenoweth is married to singer Josh Bryant. The couple tied the knot on Sept. 2, 2023, in Texas.

The actress' posts came shortly after CNN released 2016 surveillance footage on Friday, May 17, showing Combs, 54, assaulting Ventura. The video captures Cassie leaving a hotel room and walking toward an elevator, followed by Diddy grabbing her by the neck, throwing her to the ground, and kicking her. The rapper is then seen dragging Ventura back towards the hotel room, later throwing an object at her.

The disturbing footage aligns with allegations Ventura, 37, made in a lawsuit filed in November, which has since been settled. Cassie's attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, commented to PEOPLE, stating that the "gut-wrenching video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs."

Kristin Chenoweth is a performer who is equally successful whether on the stage or the screen. This exceptional singer who is both, an actress, and a nominee for an award with a wide range from Gospel to Opera, more than proved herself through the musical theater genre.

Her job as Sally Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown earned her a Tony award, and she then continued to prove her worth by playing the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, the famous musical.

Kristin Chenoweth's talent is not just limited to the stage, as Television viewers know her for her quirky charm in shows like Pushing Daisies, which earned her an Emmy Award. She's graced the screens of sitcoms, Hallmark Christmas movies, and even lent her voice to animated features like Rio 2 and The Peanuts Movie.

A true multi-hyphenate, Chenoweth has also written a memoir titled A Little Bit Wicked and released several albums showcasing her impressive range.