Top Stories

Afton Williamson Calls Out Those Who Harassed Her on 'The Rookie' Set By Name

Afton Williamson Calls Out Those Who Harassed Her on 'The Rookie' Set By Name

Afton Williamson is identifying the people who sexually harassed and discriminated against her on the set of The Rookie.

Over the weekend, the 34-year-old actress explained her unfortunate experience on the show in an Instagram post, where she described discrimination in the hair department, bullying from executive producers and sexual harassment from a guest star.

Although she did not originally reveal those who harassed her, she is now speaking out with their names.

“This season on The Rookie, I was sexually harassed by fellow actor Demetrius Grosse. I was Racially Bullied and Discriminated against and Sexually Assaulted by Hair Department Head Sally Nicole Ciganovich,” Afton wrote on her Instagram.

She also included a thank you to those who have supported her, writing, “To my Fans, my Friends, my Supporters: I want to Thank EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU. I am so beyond overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, kind words, scriptures, strength filled quotes and devout support that has come my way.”

Afton added, “It is through this experience and my platform that God pushed me to use the power within me. It just takes a VOICE. I never imagined so many of us have experienced these horrible circumstances and that can NO LONGER GO UNHEARD. We have a voice. ALL OF US. It is our DUTY to use it.”

Read all that Afton had to say on her Instagram.

ABC has since responded to Afton‘s claims, explaining that an investigation is underway.

Just Jared on Facebook
Photos: Getty
Posted to: Afton Williamson