Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 11, 2025 · Entertainment

Amanda Seyfried's Candid Talk: Hollywood and Harvey Weinstein's Shadows

Amanda Seyfried admitted stars ignored rumours about Harvey Weinstein

Amanda Seyfried Spills Tea on Harvey Weinstein, Adam Brody, and Her Own Wild Days

In a jaw-dropping interview with Variety magazine, Amanda Seyfried opened up about her experiences in Hollywood, from working with disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein to getting high on set with co-star Adam Brody. The 39-year-old actress didn't hold back as she dished out the tea on her past, including some surprising revelations and juicy gossip.

It all started when Seyfried discussed her complicated history with Harvey Weinstein, who is currently serving 23 years for rape. According to Seyfried, she had heard "rumors" about Weinstein's behavior before it was publicly known, but she still gave him a hug when he revealed that he had backed one of her independent films. She admitted, "We all needed him to want our project." This raises questions about the extent to which Hollywood insiders were aware of Weinstein's predatory behavior and whether they turned a blind eye to it in order to advance their careers.

Amanda Seyfried had a chat with her longtime friend Adam Brody for Variety's Actors On Actors issue

Seyfried and Brody have known each other since 2009, when they worked together on the horror film Jennifer's Body. In her interview with Variety, Seyfried reminisced about the good old days, including a time when she got high with Brody. She blurted out, "Yep. We got high," to which Brody replied, "I don't remember that. I was too high to remember that." The two seemed to have had some wild times on set, and Seyfried even mentioned getting stoned at Brody's house – although she joked that she might be allergic to pot.

But it wasn't all fun and games for Seyfried. She revealed a more serious side when discussing her experience making Mean Girls in 2004. At just 17 years old, Seyfried had to have her mother live with her on set due to the grueling filming schedule. Although she loved working on the film, which became a massive hit, she expressed some resentment towards Paramount Pictures for still owing her money for the likeness used on merchandise.

In a surprising change of subject, Seyfried brought up a particularly memorable scene from the 2013 biographical drama Lovelace, in which she gave Brody's character a blow job. She seemed to be recalling it fondly and even joked about the iconic "deep throat" moment. However, this sudden shift in conversation has raised eyebrows among fans and critics alike.

During their chat, the 39-year-old Hollywood veteran brought up an outing with Brody where they tried a drug. Seyfried started the conversation by saying, 'Did you play that video game Guitar Hero with us on the set of Jennifer's Body?'

When asked about her experience making Lovelace, Seyfried gushed about the film, saying she was happy to have shown off her acting chops. She explained that one of her goals at the time was to change people's perceptions of her as an actress, who they might have pigeonholed due to her previous roles.

The interview between Seyfried and Brody offered a fascinating glimpse into their friendship and the wild times they shared on set. It also raised important questions about the power dynamics in Hollywood and the extent to which industry insiders were aware of Weinstein's predatory behavior.

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Brody, 45, replied: 'No. But I think you had a rental car, and we drove to a beach.' That is when Seyfried blurted in: 'Yep. We got high,' which Adam replied with: 'I don't remember that. I was too high to remember that'

The two met 16 years ago on the set of the 2009 horror film Jennifer's Body

Amanda had a surprising reaction when Adam asked her about Mean Girls. The star said she really loves 'seeing my face on people's T-shirts.' But it brought back a bad feeling: 'I'm a little resentful because Paramount still owes me some money for the likeness'