Mel Gibson
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Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an actor, film director, producer and screenwriter. Born in Peekskill, New York, Gibson moved with his parents to Sydney, Australia when he was 12 years old and later studied acting at the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art. After appearing in the "Mad Max" and "Lethal Weapon" series, Gibson went on to direct and star in the Academy Award-winning "Braveheart" (1995). In 2004, he directed and produced "The Passion of the Christ," a controversial yet successful film portraying the last hours in the life of Jesus Christ.
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Controversy Timeline(4)
Recorded domestic abuse threats
In 2010, recordings surfaced of Gibson making threatening, racially charged, and violent statements to his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. He pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery.
Antisemitic tirade during DUI arrest
During a 2006 DUI arrest in Malibu, Gibson launched into an antisemitic rant, stating 'Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world.' He later apologized but the incident severely damaged his reputation.
The Passion of the Christ antisemitism controversy
Gibson's 2004 film was accused of promoting antisemitic tropes in its depiction of Jewish people's role in the crucifixion of Jesus. Religious scholars and the ADL raised concerns.
Homophobic remarks in interviews
In a 1991 interview with El Pais, Gibson made derogatory remarks about gay people. He faced continued criticism from the LGBTQ+ community over similar comments throughout the 1990s.
