Seth Rogen Gives Blunt Answer on James Franco Friendship Fallout

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There’s been much talk about Seth Rogen’s friendship with James Franco following the strains in their professional and personal bond. In a recent chat with Esquire, Rogen shared insights on his Hollywood journey and addressed Franco’s recent comments concerning their current situation. Due to their long history together, many fans are curious about their current relationship status today.

Here is everything you need to know about the latest news surrounding the two actors.

What did Seth Rogen say about his friendship with James Franco?

In 2018, the friendship between Seth Rogen and James Franco took a significant hit when four of Franco’s former acting students accused him of sexual misconduct. These accusations led to a lawsuit being filed by two of them in 2019. Eventually, the case was resolved in 2021 through a settlement. (Reported by Associated Press)

In the same year, Seth Rogen spoke about this issue during an interview with The Sunday Times. As the star of Knocked Up, he expressed, “I have strong feelings against abuse and harassment. I would never aid or hide such behavior, nor intentionally place someone in a setting where they might encounter someone like that.

Back in the day, my longtime buddy Seth and I were thick as thieves. But then, things took a turn for the worse and our friendship ended up being put on ice for over three years. Recently, during an interview at the Rome Film Festival, James finally broke his silence about where we stand now. He admitted that we don’t talk anymore, but he still holds me in high regard, having been friends for twenty years.

However, he made it clear that our friendship isn’t over due to a lack of effort on either side. In fact, he told Seth how much I’ve meant to him throughout the years. At 46, I can say that it’s not easy to lose such a close friend, but I guess that’s just the way life goes sometimes.

When asked by Esquire about Franco’s comments regarding our public dynamic, I, as a fan of keeping things private, admitted that I’m usually so engrossed in my own world that such matters rarely cross my radar. To be honest, I wasn’t taken aback but also didn’t find it particularly enjoyable when the question was posed. Consequently, I decided to steer clear of discussing this topic any further.

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2025-02-12 11:41