Allegations of abuse have resurfaced against actor Armie Hammer, casting a shadow over his attempted Hollywood comeback. New accusations include details of a graphic nature, involving alleged stab wounds and bite marks on a former girlfriend, stemming from an incident reportedly occurring in the summer of 2025. These claims have emerged through leaked voice notes and text messages, with one message referencing a graphic photograph of the woman's injuries.
Hammer, 39, has been working to rebuild his career after it faltered in 2021 due to earlier allegations of disturbing sexual fantasies, including cannibalism, and unproven rape claims, all of which he has denied. He has acknowledged some of the earlier lurid claims and admitted to infidelity during his marriage to Elizabeth Chambers, with whom he has two children.
The latest allegations surfaced when a former girlfriend, identified as a writer in her 30s, reportedly sought help from registered nurse Melanie Mancil after the alleged incident. According to exchanges shared with the Daily Mail, Mancil and Canadian former news presenter Jillian Barberie discussed the woman's injuries, with Barberie expressing shock at the severity of the wounds, describing them as looking like "stab marks" and "big-time punctures." Barberie also reportedly commented on Hammer's past statements about living his truth, suggesting that some women might be receptive to such behavior.
These new claims stand in contrast to Hammer's recent public portrayal. In a profile for The Hollywood Reporter promoting his new film "Citizen Vigilante," Hammer described himself as a changed man, focused on his children and attributing his past fantasies to imposter syndrome. He also addressed previous accusations, including those from ex-girlfriend Paige Lorenze, who claimed he carved an "A" into her pelvis. Hammer disputed the severity of that incident, calling it a "scrape" and stating it was discussed beforehand. He also addressed claims about fantasies involving cannibalism, stating that he had never actually eaten human flesh and likening his word choices to expressions of endearment.
The scandal first gained public attention in early 2021 when screenshots of alleged messages between Hammer and ex-partners were shared online, detailing fantasies of violence and control. An investigation by the LAPD into these allegations was later closed due to the complexity of the relationships involved.
In recent news, Hammer was photographed in Los Angeles with 24-year-old fashion influencer Reagan Newman. This development reportedly blindsided Newman's previous boyfriend, Kevin McNamara. Meanwhile, Hammer's ex-wife, Elizabeth Chambers, has returned to Los Angeles and is hosting a true crime series focused on the darker aspects of relationships.