Alyson Stoner's Shocking Memoir: Assault by 'Well-Adored Colleague'
EXCLUSIVE: Alyson Stoner Spills Scandalous Details About Alleged Rape by Colleague
In a shocking revelation, 32-year-old actor and mental health advocate Alyson Stoner has opened up about a harrowing experience that left them shaken to the core. In their new memoir, Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Anything, which dropped on Tuesday, Stoner recounts an alleged rape by a colleague at a wellness event.
Stoner, who rose to fame as a Disney darling in the early 2000s, starred alongside Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato in the Camp Rock film franchise. However, what fans may not know is that behind the scenes of Hollywood's glamour and glitz lies a darker truth – one that Stoner has bravely decided to share with the world.
According to Stoner's memoir, which was obtained by The Scholarly Note, they "blacked out" during the alleged assault. "The world blurred as my mind completely disconnected from my body," they wrote. "I remember seeing a poster on the wall of a ravenous feline leaping for its prey. Then I blacked out and he raped me."
Stoner's experience is all the more shocking given that their alleged attacker was someone they trusted – a colleague who was well-adored in their community, according to Stoner. The Disney alum claimed that the man invited them to learn more about his products at an unnamed wellness event, where things took a dark turn.
After running into each other at the event, Stoner allegedly followed their colleague to his apartment, where they found themselves alone together. "He opened the door to a room on the first floor of an apartment building," Stoner wrote in their memoir. "I remember thinking, 'Is this his lab or his residence?' It was common for entrepreneurs and creatives to have live-work spaces, but this looked nothing like the setup from the photos he showed me."
Stoner claimed that the man's place had no chairs to sit on, so they ended up sitting on the floor. As they sat there, Stoner noticed their colleague's eyes fixed on their crotch, leaving them feeling "uncomfortable." "His eyes burned a hole in my body as he calculated his next move," Stoner wrote.
What followed was a traumatic and disturbing account of alleged rape. Stoner claimed that the man overpowered them and trapped them in a small corner of his room, where they were allegedly assaulted again. In their memoir, Stoner described feeling like an "inanimate object" as their colleague separated their legs.
Stoner's experience is all too familiar for many women who have been victims of rape and sexual assault. However, what makes this case particularly disturbing is the fact that it allegedly occurred in a community that prides itself on wellness and self-care.
In their memoir, Stoner also opens up about their struggles with mental health and their decision to leave Hollywood after being fired from a children's show due to their queerness. In a 2018 interview with Teen Vogue, Stoner claimed that they were let go from the show because producers felt they were "unsafe" to be around kids.
"It was definitely discrimination," Stoner said at the time. "I did end up getting fired from a children's show because they felt that I was unsafe, now that they knew I was queer to be around kids."
Stoner has since become an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness, using their platform to raise funds and support for organizations that help survivors of rape and sexual assault.
In the wake of Stoner's allegations, fans are left reeling with a mix of shock, sadness, and outrage. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater accountability and support within industries like Hollywood, where power imbalances and toxic cultures can allow predators to thrive.
As Stoner bravely shares their story, they are sending a powerful message to survivors everywhere: you are not alone, and your voice matters.