Chris D’Elia is once again at the center of controversy, following comments that many say cross a serious line.
The comedian is facing widespread backlash after sharing what appears to be a text exchange in which he mocked the #MeToo movement. Ironically, the move has only served to reignite criticism tied to past allegations against him.
The latest uproar also comes just months after he publicly called out the comedy industry for distancing itself from him in the wake of the allegations.
Chris D’Elia Mocks #MeToo Slogan
Chris D’Elia is facing a fresh wave of criticism after comments many are calling tone-deaf and provocative. The comedian drew criticism online after appearing to mock the central slogan of the #MeToo movement in a recent social media post.
The controversial performer took to his Instagram Story to share a screenshot of a private conversation reacting to Ruby Rose‘s claims that singer Katy Perry sexually assaulted her.
“They’re eating each other now,” the other person wrote alongside the link.
D’Elia responded by taking a sarcastic jab at one of the movement’s widely recognized phrases. “Believe all women,” he wrote. “Believe both of them. They’re saying different things but believe all women.”
D’Elia’s alleged text has sparked outrage online, with some critics pointing to his past accusations of sexual misconduct as they reacted to the post.
“What possessed him to post this? What a loser,” a Reddit user wrote.
Another commenter slammed his tone, saying, “So he’s one of those guys that leaned hard into being an -sshole misogynist after getting called out.”
Others were even more scathing, calling out what they saw as a pattern of behavior. “His smugness here is almost as disgusting as everything he’s been accused of,” one person wrote, while also questioning how he continues to maintain a public platform.
Chris D’Elia Faced Serious Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct
Back in 2023, multiple women came forward with sexual assault accusations against D’Elia.
In interviews with Rolling Stone, at least ten women accused him of exhibiting predatory behavior, with four alleging they were teenagers at the time of their interactions with him.
Some of the accusers claimed D’Elia solicited explicit content, made sexual demands in exchange for show tickets, and engaged in manipulative behavior.
The actor broadly denied the allegations. However, according to the report, he did not directly respond to several detailed requests for comment on specific claims, instead questioning the credibility of some of the women who came forward.
D’Elia Claimed His Escapades Were Consensual
After the accusations against him, D’Elia pushed back. He insisted that his past relationships were both legal and consensual. The comedian first faced widespread scrutiny in 2020 when several women shared screenshots in which he made sexual advances.
The fallout was swift.
His talent agency dropped him, collaborators distanced themselves, and Comedy Central removed his special “White Male. Black Comic” from streaming platforms. He was also recast in a film project at the time.
In 2021, D’Elia addressed the controversy in a video statement, acknowledging personal failings but maintaining that his encounters were consensual.
“It became a lifestyle that I didn’t know how to stop,” he said, per the L.A. Times. “That’s not the guy I want to be… It makes me feel shameful, and it makes me feel bad.”
Earlier this year, D’Elia hit out at fellow comedians, accusing them of abandoning him during the height of allegations against him.
Speaking on the “Trying Not to Die” podcast with Jack Osbourne and Ryan Drexler, “The Good Doctor” star said he was stunned by how quickly people he’d known for years distanced themselves in 2020.
“It blew my mind,” D’Elia said, per Fox News, adding that he once believed the comedy world was built on a strong sense of community. “Most comedians are just pretty spineless.”
He went on to say the experience reinforced his belief that people are eager to tear others down.
“I was surprised by a few people,” he continued. “You really realize that people can’t wait to hate you. It blew my mind, and it still kind of does.”