“It was awkward,” she said. “They made excuses for (Costner.) I was the one left to deal with the aftermath.”
Costner‘s attorney Marty Singer has categorically denied the allegations, calling LaBella a “serial accuser” and her lawsuit a “shakedown.”
In a statement, he insisted: “Kevin always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously.”
Singer also claimed LaBella rehearsed the scene in question and later texted the film’s stunt coordinator with heart emojis, thanking him for the opportunity.
“The facts are clear and we are beyond confident that Kevin will prevail,” he said.
But Costner‘s remarks at Fanatics Fest have intensified backlash.
One audience member, who spoke to RadarOnline.com anonymously, branded his comments “just tone deaf” in light of the legal controversy.
“He basically said, ‘Women are drama,’ like it was something charming.” they blasted. “But in this context, it just landed as deeply arrogant.
“There was an audible gasp from some of the audience when he said it. It just makes him look like a dinosaur… a brazen misogynist really.
“Someone of his intelligence should know when to just shut up.”
Costner has yet to publicly comment on the lawsuit and a trial date has not been set.
