Ali Abbasi is addressing an alleged groping incident.
The incident reportedly happened at CAA’s 2025 Golden Globes party. Sources said to Deadline that the 44-year-old The Apprentice director aggressively groped an A-list, CAA-repped actor while inebriated.
One day after the news broke, he issued a statement on social media.
“I want to address the recent articles about me directly and openly. I fully understand that my action made someone uncomfortable, regardless of my intent, and for that I am truly sorry,” he began.
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“I had spent time with the person concerned on multiple occasions and had reason to think we had a friendly relationship. When I saw him at the Golden Globes party, I was excited to reconnect. I made an over-familiar gesture-a slap on the rear-which I intended as playful and not in any sexual way whatsoever. I quickly realized I had misjudged the situation. I apologized to him on the spot, and the following day I made sure my apology was reiterated through my representatives,” he continued.
“The suggestion that I was dropped by my representation due to this interaction is false. My decision to part ways was a long term career decision that was not shaped by short term motivations. I believe in taking accountability for my actions; I made a mistake, I apologized and have learned a valuable life lesson. I remain grateful for the incredible work of our cast, crew and supporters on The Apprentice, and I hope the focus stays on their achievements,” he concluded.
