Kevin Costner is attempting to get a sexual harassment lawsuit thrown out. The lawsuit was filed by stunt performer Devyn LaBella, who alleges she was subjected to a simulated, unwanted sexual assault during filming of his Western movie, “Horizon.”
Kevin Costner is fighting back in his legal battle with Christine LaBella. He’s asking a judge to dismiss the remaining claims in her lawsuit after two were already dismissed, according to TMZ.
In May 2025, stunt performer LaBella filed a lawsuit after working as the lead stunt double for Ella Hunt in the film Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2.
She claimed Kevin Costner subjected her to s discrimination and harassment, and fostered a negative atmosphere on set. She specifically stated that Costner directed a scene resembling a s attack without her consent or prior warning.
LaBella told The Hollywood Reporter that she felt completely vulnerable and betrayed by the industry, which she expected to be safe and professional. She explained that the experience destroyed her trust and fundamentally altered how she navigates her career.
Kevin Costner firmly denies the accusations made against him. His lawyer, Marty Singer, said that Costner prioritizes a safe and comfortable work environment on his film sets. Singer called the claim made by Devyn LaBella baseless and stated it’s contradicted by her own behavior and the available evidence.
According to court records, Hunt first declined to film the scene when he discovered it required uncomfortable physical contact.
So, from what I understand, Kevin Costner apparently asked the actress, LaBella, to do this scene. Afterwards, she said she was really upset – shocked, embarrassed, and humiliated. And get this – she claims she wasn’t asked back for Horizon 3 next year after she spoke up about it. It’s a messy situation, and honestly, it’s a bit of a downer for a movie I was actually looking forward to.
Singer shared screenshots of texts LaBella allegedly sent after a dinner with the stunt coordinator and crew. The lawyer stated LaBella seemed happy and continued working on the film for several weeks, even sending a thank-you message to the stunt coordinator with heart emojis.
LaBella updated her lawsuit to include text messages she exchanged with the film’s intimacy coordinator the day after the event. In those messages, she stated, “I was put in a really wrong position and it’s really affected me.”
She asked why a stunt performer was assigned tasks outside of actual stunts without someone overseeing the work. According to reports, a coordinator documented her concerns, and the production team then provided support, including paying for her to return home.
Honestly, Costner still insists he’s done nothing wrong, and now it all comes down to whether the courts will agree and throw out the rest of the accusations. It’s a waiting game at this point, and the appeal is really the last big hurdle.
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2025-10-31 12:14