MAGA actor James Woods made his X account private on July 9, 2026, following claims that resurfaced about alleged predatory behavior from 2017.The controversy began when an anti-MAGA account, @MAGAts_Exposed, posted allegations that Woods approached actress Amber Tamblyn and a friend at a restaurant, offering to take them to Vegas when she was 16.Tamblyn responded with "Even better," according to the account's claim.
Tamblyn later detailed the incident in a Teen Vogue open letter and published a New York Times op-ed titled "I'm Done With Not Being Believed." Woods denied the accusations at the time.Additionally, actress Elizabeth Perkins carried a sign reading "James Woods #MeToo" at a 2017 rally, per Daily Mail reports.
The article highlights how past allegations resurface in political contexts, raising questions about accountability and public figures' social media behavior.The incident underscores ongoing debates about sexual misconduct claims and their impact on celebrities' careers and public perception.
Original title: MAGA actor James Wood locks down social media account as 2017 scandal resurfaces
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