Anne-Marie Losique, a Canadian TV personality, came forward to defend Ben Affleck's behavior in the resurfaced interview.
Anne-Marie Losique clarified that Affleck never behaved improperly or touched her inappropriately.
After Affleck spoke out against Harvey Weinstein, his former employer, social media users labeled him a hypocrite. The backlash intensified when Hilarie Burton accused Affleck of grabbing her br-@st during a visit to MTV's TRL.
Affleck expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging his inappropriate behavior. Following Burton's accusation, the Losique interview tape began circulating again.
In the original interview, Affleck pulled Losique onto his lap, made suggestive comments about her appearance, and suggested she remove her top. This took place while Affleck was in a relationship with Jennifer Lopez.
Losique emphasized that their behavior was all part of a scripted performance for the show, a common practice at the time in Quebec. She mentioned that the show garnered high ratings and was seen as a lighthearted and entertaining segment.
Although the interview clips are still broadcasted in Quebec and often discussed without controversy, Losique acknowledged the sensitivity surrounding the issue due to current events. She expressed her displeasure at the interview being linked to other stories, as she believes they are not comparable.
Losique clarified that there were around 20 people present during the interview, and both she and Affleck were aware that it would be publicly shown. She stated that she doesn't want the video, or any others, to be taken out of context. Despite finding her talks with Affleck amusing, she stressed the need for a fair portrayal.
Losique mentioned that numerous interviews with similar dynamics were conducted for the show she produced. During filming, playful interactions took place, but off-camera, there was no such behavior. She commended Affleck for his respectful conduct and wanted to ensure that the incident wouldn't negatively impact him.
In conclusion, Losique defended the interview, stating that it has been blown out of proportion and taken out of context. She emphasized that she was not a victim in this situation and hopes that people understand the nature of their scripted interactions.
