Elizabeth Chambers, Selita Ebanks, Trevor Coleman, Victoria Jurkowski, Chelsea Flynn, Courtney Mctaggart, Aaron Bernardo, and Craig Jervis Disney/Jeff Daly
Elizabeth Chambers and her costars from Freeform’s Grand Cayman: Secrets and techniques in Paradise mentioned Armie Hammer many instances all through the present.
The docusoap, which premiered in April, follows a gaggle of uber-rich and on-the-rise locals and newcomers as they navigate their relationships, friendships and careers whereas dwelling within the Cayman Islands. Elizabeth will not be solely a major forged member however a producer on the undertaking, as effectively, which implies viewers acquired the possibility to listen to her facet of the story.
“I moved right here with my husband and kids three years in the past. However issues have modified since then,” Elizabeth, who shares daughter Harper and son Ford with Armie, mentioned in the course of the season premiere. “The Cayman Curse is when a pair strikes to the island collectively after which they find yourself separating or divorcing. And it tracks.”
Elizabeth and Armie began courting in 2008 and exchanged vows two years later. After a decade of marriage, the pair referred to as it quits in July 2020, and their divorce was finalized three years later.
Many superstar splits have rocked Hollywood through the years, together with Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin in addition to Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Tatum and Dewan’s love story started on the set of 2006’s Step Up, the place they costarred as onscreen love pursuits. The duo tied the knot in 2009 and welcomed daughter Everly in 2013. […]
Armie was accused in 2021 of sending a number of girls graphic textual content messages about his sexual fantasies, together with rape, mutilation and cannibalism. He was additionally accused of sexual assault, which Armie’s attorneys denied on the time. (The Los Angeles County District Legal professional’s Workplace confirmed in June 2023 that it was not transferring ahead with the sexual assault costs after a two 12 months investigation.)
“I’m shocked, heartbroken and devastated,” Elizabeth wrote by way of Instagram in February 2021 concerning the scandal. “Heartbreak apart, I’m listening and can proceed to pay attention and educate myself on these delicate issues. I didn’t notice how a lot I didn’t know.”
On account of Elizabeth and Armie’s historical past within the Cayman Islands, it didn’t take lengthy for the scandal to be introduced up on Grand Cayman: Secrets and techniques in Paradise. Armie, who issued an apology to Elizabeth in February 2023 for his previous infidelity, has not but addressed the truth collection.
Hold scrolling for each point out of Armie on Freeform’s Grand Cayman: Secrets and techniques in Paradise:
Saying Goodbye to the Previous
Elizabeth Chambers and Armie Hammer Jemal Countess/FilmMagic
“I went via a really public divorce that was riddled with scandal. Tales had been popping out every day and horrific articles. I used to be studying about them because it occurred. Our divorce is nearly closing however it’s not straightforward,” Elizabeth admitted in a confessional. “The life that we had deliberate for years mainly shattered.”
Elizabeth referred to as her cut up from Armie “a very painful time frame,” including, “Doing that on a extra public platform was absolute hell and I wouldn’t want it upon anybody.”
The BIRD Bakery founder was excited to maneuver ahead. “A variety of the trauma that I skilled within the final two years is behind me,” she famous. “Now I feel I’m very a lot in a spot the place I’m prepared for a recent begin on the island.”
Providing Their Opinion
Regardless that Elizabeth most popular not to talk about Armie a lot, her costars had nothing to lose. Through the collection premiere, Cass Lacelle questioned Elizabeth’s conduct within the aftermath of the drama.
“Elizabeth is aware of [my boyfriend] as a result of his roommate [Ricardas Kazinec] and Elizabeth used to have a factor for fairly some time really,” Cass claimed. “The cut up from Armie was so recent that she simply didn’t need to make it appear to be she was transferring on so rapidly.”
Cass added: “I feel within the public eye, Elizabeth is absolutely good at portraying America’s Sweetheart. I feel I’ve realized to watch out what you say about her and tread calmly.”
Bringing Up Accusations
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In keeping with Courtney McTaggart, she was accused of being concerned with Armie earlier than his divorce.
“I feel she thought for no matter motive that I used to be one in all Armie’s chicks,” Courtney claimed in an April episode. “Then I began getting all of those horrible messages from these faux accounts on Instagram. They referred to as me a disgusting sugar child and asking me how lengthy I’ve been sleeping with Armie.”
Courtney referred to as the criticism across the false model of occasions “disgusting,” saying “I confronted her and she or he checked out me like I used to be trash. She mentioned she had no concept what I used to be speaking about.”
The season premiere additionally featured alleged “receipts” from Courtney concerning the state of affairs.
“The primary screenshot is from Elizabeth to one in all our mutual associates. Elizabeth says, ‘Simply noticed the image of the hairless cat and notice she’s one in all your good associates. All of it is smart now!’” Courtney recalled. “An hour later, I get a message on Instagram that claims, ‘So, you’re the girl who was with Armie Hammer at Over the Edge restaurant? You had been on the Halloween occasion with Elizabeth Chambers this 12 months. How lengthy have you ever been sleeping with Armie? Do you additionally follow BDSM with him in Cayman? Everyone already is aware of who you’re, sugar child of disgusting males.’”
She added: “If you’re asking my opinion, Elizabeth deliberate these assaults as a result of with one of many faux accounts the e-mail was ExxxxxxxX. The identical quantity of stars that might spell out Elizabeth X. She’s not that good.”
Armie Hammer is not any stranger to controversy and backlash, having raised eyebrows for his questionable conduct and feedback way back to the early days of his profession. The actor got here underneath fireplace in January 2021 after a number of girls took to social media to share screenshots of graphic direct messages that he had allegedly despatched […]
Breaking the Web
Elizabeth Chambers and Armie Hammer Amanda Edwards/Getty Pictures
The primary episode of the collection ended with the forged studying Armie’s tell-all interview.
“You aren’t going to consider what I simply learn. Armie Hammer simply broke his silence. On this article, Elizabeth appears like a psycho,” Courtney mentioned about his interview with Air Mail, which was revealed in February 2023. “It’s speaking about how Elizabeth has these faux emails to harass folks. It’s all in right here.”
Courtney additionally addressed Armie’s quotes about how his personal historical past of sexual abuse contributed to points in his private life, saying, “Nobody is saying that Armie Hammer is a saint however what’s loopy about this text is that there might be much more to the story than folks know. And in the midst of it? Shock, shock, is Elizabeth.”
Earlier than the article was revealed, a rep for Elizabeth mentioned her focus was on her kids, telling Us in September 2022, “She was very delicate to all events concerned.The security and effectively being of their kids stays her precedence.”
Armie, in the meantime, clarified in his Air Mail interview that he by no means engaged in relationships that weren’t consensual.
“I’m right here to personal my errors, take accountability for the truth that I used to be an asshole, that I used to be egocentric, that I used folks to make me really feel higher, and after I was performed, moved on,” he added on the time. “And handled folks extra poorly than they need to have been handled.”
Not Partaking within the Controversy
When the tell-all got here out, producers requested Elizabeth whether or not she had any ideas.
“No. Finish of debate,” she mentioned in a confessional. “Finally solely I do know the reality. I’m not f—king taking part in that sport. I lived it, I do know it. I do know the reality. So on the finish of the day, until you had been there you don’t know.”
