Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has directly addressed what he calls "knowingly misleading" media reports claiming he is homeless, taking to social media to set the record straight with his 7.6 million followers.
The Controversial Headline That Sparked Response
Four days after The Telegraph published a story describing the 66-year-old actor as 'homeless, cancelled and crooning in Cyprus', Spacey decided he could no longer remain silent. In an Instagram video posted on Sunday, the two-time Academy Award winner explained his unusual decision to publicly correct the media.
"I don't usually make it my business to correct the media. If I did, I wouldn't have time for much else," Spacey began, before acknowledging the outpouring of concern from followers. "In light of the recent articles claiming I am homeless, I feel the need to respond. Not to the press, but to the thousands of people who have reached out over the past few days offering me a place to stay or have asked if I'm okay."
Setting the Record Straight on His Living Situation
The actor expressed genuine gratitude for the concern shown by his supporters, stating he was "truly touched by your generosity". However, he felt compelled to clarify his actual circumstances to prevent misunderstanding.
"I feel it would be disingenuous to allow you to believe I am indeed homeless in the colloquial sense," Spacey explained. He detailed that he's "basically living in hotels and Airbnbs and going where the work is", comparing his current situation to his early career days when he followed similar patterns for work opportunities.
Contrary to suggestions of career stagnation, Spacey revealed he has been "working nearly nonstop this entire year" and expressed gratitude for his continued employment in the entertainment industry.
Addressing Journalistic Integrity and Real Homelessness
Spacey didn't hold back in his criticism of The Telegraph's approach, specifically calling out their treatment of journalist Mick Brown, whom he described as a "wonderful journalist". The actor accused the publication of having "shamefully sold out with a knowingly misleading headline for the sake of clicks."
Perhaps most importantly, Spacey took care to distinguish his temporary accommodation situation from genuine homelessness, showing sensitivity toward those facing real housing crises.
"And there are many people, as we all know, who are indeed actually living on the streets or in their cars or are in terrible financial situations, and my heart goes out to them," he stated compassionately. "But it is clear from the article itself that I am not one of them, nor was I attempting to say that I was."
The actor's detailed response highlights the ongoing tension between celebrity reporting and factual accuracy, while demonstrating his awareness of and respect for those experiencing genuine housing insecurity.
