Gary Oldman Apologizes to Demi Moore for On-Set Misconduct

Gary Oldman has publicly apologized to Demi Moore for his unprofessional behavior during the filming of the 1995 movie The Scarlet Letter, attributing his actions to intermittent bouts of drinking that left Moore disappointed in him. Oldman described being in a 'dark place' at the time, acknowledging that he often drank too much during lunch breaks and was 'quite tipsy' during important scenes, though this was not evident in his performance. He expressed remorse for potentially inspiring disappointment in Moore and recalled her response: while she did not hate him, she was disappointed. Oldman, who struggled with alcoholism and entered rehab in 1994, has now been sober for 27 years and credits his recovery to support systems like Alcoholics Anonymous. He has since praised Moore for her recent successes and shared that they have reconnected after years of little contact. Oldman has been candid about his struggles with addiction, using his experiences to inform his portrayals of complex characters onscreen.