Armie Hammer

The new 'House of Hammer' docuseries explores the allegations of sexual assault and 'cannibalism' fetish that felled actor Armie Hammer's career.

He would deliver the money and Julian would record the entire crime being committed so he could later blackmail the person. A former assistant also claimed Hammer forced him to get a lap dance at a strip club and drove drunk through a residential area at 140 mph. A series of texts Hammer sent to one of his accusers. 'Armand Hammer would go to a powerful person. Hammer has said the brochure is fake 'On the outside we were a perfect family. 'Hammer was a master at bribery,' he said. 'This is going to be the bet: If I won, I get to come over to your house with my bag of goodies. I could've walked away, but I was scared of the stature of it all.' It was anonymously shared in 2021 when he was first accused. to get him a lap dance, which the employee was uncomfortable doing. Accuser Courtney Vucekovich appears in the documentary.

"House of Hammer" details recent criminal allegations against actor Armie Hammer, as well as the history of the embattled men in his mega-wealthy family.

As a young man, he worked for Occidental Petroleum, and after Armand died in 1990, Casey tells the documentarians that Michael entered Armand’s home before his body was even taken away to remove several cars’ worth of At Armand’s funeral, Michael’s father-in-law father declared that Armand became a Christian on his deathbed, despite the funeral being facilitated by Jewish rabbis; Michael and his then-wife Dru (Armie’s mother) donated much of the $40 million they inherited from Armand to Christian groups, including Jews for Jesus and Italy for Christ. Joseph Finder of the Harvard Russian Research Center explains in the docuseries that the CIA concluded that Armand Hammer was brought into the fold, too; Armand was used to collect information for the KGB and therefore was considered to be an agent of the Soviet Union. He named his son Armand, born in 1898, for the symbol of the Communist Party in Russia (“arm and hammer”). He often lounged around in luxury pajamas, earning the nickname “the Hugh Hefner of Pacific Palisades,” and allegedly sometimes helped his father, Armand, bug telephones. [Armand](https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1996/12/27/armand-hammers-afterlife/d7b7a47b-d486-4ea9-b151-fb1278e97307/?itid=lk_inline_manual_19), Armie’s great-grandfather, later became a mega-wealthy oil tycoon — and, according to the docuseries, was known to be abusive toward his wives and mistresses, involved in corruption schemes and disturbingly ruthless with his business interests. When Frances discovered the affair and told her husband to get rid of Kaufman, Armand ordered Kaufman to change her name to Hilary Gibson and dye her hair platinum blond. “House of Hammer,” a three-part docuseries that premiered Friday on Discovery Plus, starts with the Armie Hammer storyline, then climbs up five generations of his family tree. But a new documentary digs in to find that the allegations against Hammer are much broader and more disturbing — and concludes that they are part of a dark family tradition. Courtney Vucekovich, a Dallas business owner and a former girlfriend of Armie’s, alleges on-screen that he tied her up with ropes with only her vague consent, disregarding the common BDSM rule requiring consistent, reaffirmed mutual consent. For decades, it argues, the men of the mega-wealthy Hammer dynasty have been up to no good — living lawlessly and greedily, and harming others. [that went public](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/03/the-fall-of-armie-hammer-a-family-saga-of-sex-money-drugs-and-betrayal) in early 2021 may have seemed to be about some creepy text messages, a rope fetish and something about cannibalism.

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It's the foundation of the BDSM relationship." "But he didn’t sound like he was ashamed of it. [who strongly denied all accounts of his alleged crimes and unconventional sexual practices](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/02/05/armie-hammer-dropped-talent-agency-william-morris-endeavor-after-abuse-allegations/4414181001/), declined to be interviewed for "House of Hammer," according to directors Elli Hakami and Julian P. [ a February 2021 appearance by on "The Dr. It opens with a chilling voice message from Hammer talking about his "bag of goodies,” including Shibari rope for bondage. She says Hammer quickly spilled "intimate details about his parents (and) family secrets" making her believe he felt "really safe" with her. Vucekovich says she and Hammer were in "constant communication." He shopped for ropes at a tractor-supply store and did something to Vucekovich that she did not consent to. She deemed the act, which she refused to discuss further, "very degrading, very belittling." Vucekovich and Hammer finally met in person when she flew to Los Angeles in August 2020. Vucekovich says she first spotted Hammer in her hometown of Dallas in late 2019, but the two didn't speak. Artist Julia Morrison, who says she never met Hammer in person, reveals his disturbing messages.

New Discovery+ series examines the Hammer family and the accusations made against Armie and grandfather, Armand.

Any interactions with this person, or any partner of his, were completely consensual in that they were fully discussed, agreed upon, and mutually participatory. When Lorenze’s claims were first made public in 2021, a lawyer for the actor said in a statement: “These assertions about Mr. An anonymous source, identified as “Armie Hammer’s co-worker”, is also introduced, and shares several stories about his time working for the actor. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [publicly accused the Call Me By Your Name star of raping and abusing her](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/armie-hammer-effie-rape-abuse-allegations-b1819308.html), a claim he denies. After splitting from Armie Hammer, Courtney Vucekovich learned of his new relationship with Paige Lorenze while staying in a rehab facility. According to Casey, Armand, the family patriarch, gathered files on friends and “anybody you dated,” and he often recorded conversations. “I like to say that our lives were like a chess board and our grandfather controlled all the moves.” [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. I brushed it off but I do believe that he was serious.” “I think that says a lot,” she adds. [Hammer has repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct made against him](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/armie-hammer-sexual-assault-timeline-b1819793.html).

The three-part docuseries, 'House of Hammer,' dives deep into Armie Hammer's relationships and his family dynasty, headed by oil tycoon Armand Hammer.

Casey’s brother and father of Armie, Michael Hammer, wrote Casey a letter condemning her for her memoir and for speaking out against the family. Casey also commended Vucekovich for “going up against the dynasty” and using the power of social media. Through the docuseries, Vucekovich and Casey were able to meet for the first time in November 2021. “What I had experienced was nothing compared to what they had experienced,” they explained about their relationship with Armie in comparison to their other co-workers. Vucekovich and Armie first began talking in June 2020 and bonded over their shared traumas, but Vucekovich now sees the beginnings of their relationship as “love-bombing.” Armie made plans to try to visit Vucekovich while on a road trip to Los Angeles during the Fourth of July weekend. He allegedly sent her a photo of the outside of her apartment building, texting her that he was trying to “find [her] scent.” She also shared Armie left a signed note on her car that said: “I am going to bite the fuck out of you.”

Armie Hammer sits angrily in the dining room in Death on the Nile. (Image credit: 20th Century Studios). As Discovery+'s ...

[Hammer had been engaging in a cannibalism fetish](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2561486/did-lily-james-have-another-affair-with-armie-hammer-on-the-set-of-netflix-rebecca) for some time, but the entrepreneur didn't know this. Though this isn’t where the story between Armie and Courtney Vucekovich ends, as a trip to Los Angeles became an opportune time for the two would-be love birds to finally meet, which only gave Vucekovich more stories to tell. Vucekovich’s story continued to unfold in July 2020, as she was taking a planned vacation out of her home state of Texas. Even [Hammer himself is reportedly “trying to prepare” ](https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/how-armie-hammer-is-reportedly-feeling-ahead-of-house-of-hammer-docuseries)for the stories that are being told in this deep dive into his personal life, as well as his family’s legacy. June of 2020 allegedly saw Armie Hammer starting to make things personal, by DM’ing Courtney Vucekovich; she says this then led to the two being in constant contact. [new show](https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2022-tv-premiere-dates) House of Hammer has now been unveiled, the three-part docuseries is about to show the world more details from within the Armie Hammer drama that unfolded in 2020.

Elli Hakami and Julian Hobbs began 'House of Hammer' soon after LAPD began investigating the actor. The accuser who started it all rejects the doc.

But were the protocols that are set out in BDSM being used in a way to have a healthy, consensual relationship, or were they being manipulated to put somebody in a situation that was abusive and hurtful? But all that was a tactic he used to seal off crimes and misdemeanors both in the boardroom and in the bedroom. You look at the type of characters he plays in “The Social Network” and “Call Me By Your Name” ... The people who ultimately are in the film are the ones who legitimately have a story to tell. He had a completely self-mythologized persona that he was a great diplomat, he was a great entrepreneur, he gave away thousands of dollars, he had a great art collection. And what you see in our film is even though Effie wasn’t there in person being interviewed, she’s clearly posited in the film as the match that lit the fire. And we recognized that they were in a place where they were ready to share their stories in a way that was going to be empowering and not regressive to them. Effie did, however, provide a statement to The Times about “House of Hammer.” “The way they’ve been exploiting my trauma is disgusting,” she said. Vucekovich — the only subject to appear in the Discovery+ series who had a physical relationship with Hammer — declined to reveal the extent of Hammer’s alleged misconduct on camera. Despite the fact that she did not participate in “House of Hammer,” though, Effie’s experience is detailed thoroughly in the series. Effie told The Times that she declined, responding, in part: “It is extremely inappropriate of you to exploit such a tragic, vulnerable time in many people’s lives, with no regard whatsoever for our healing process and privacy.” Hammer’s attorney, Andrew Brettler, denied Effie’s claims and said his client’s interactions with her “and every other sexual partner of his for that matter” were “completely consensual, discussed and agreed upon in advance, and mutually participatory.” (Brettler did not respond to The Times’ request for comment on the docuseries.)

With the 'House of Hammer' doc out, people are wondering what Armie Hammer has been doing. Here's what we know about his life after the abuse allegations.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit [thehotline.org](http://thehotline.org/). Despite this, Armie has been trying to move forward as much as possible emotionally speaking and in terms of his career.” The source also claimed that Hammer was “sober and has been committed to that,” adding that “his friends are nervous that the documentary will crush him.” [a concierge at a Cayman Islands resort](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/is-armie-hammer-selling-timeshares-or-a-hotel-concierge-in-the-cayman-islands). [a source told Entertainment Tonight](https://www.etonline.com/armie-hammer-is-preparing-himself-for-house-of-hammer-documentary-amid-assault-allegations-source) that Hammer was “trying to prepare himself as much as he can” for the doc. [repeatedly](https://variety.com/2021/film/news/armie-hammer-shotgun-wedding-controversy-leaked-dms-1234884988/) [denied](https://pagesix.com/2021/01/25/armie-hammers-ex-paige-lorenze-claims-he-used-knife-to-mark-her/) the allegations, including via this statement from Brettler given to [E! One of those projects was Shotgun Wedding with [Jennifer Lopez.](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-net-worth-movies-music-songs-tours-tv-fashion) Those July 2022 rumors turned into reports that he was instead a timeshare salesman, [per TMZ.](https://www.tmz.com/2022/07/09/armie-hammer-cayman-islands-timeshare-office-salesman/) A source [confirmed Hammer’s job to Variety,](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/armie-hammer-hotel-concierge-caymans-1235310475/) saying the [Call Me By Your Name](https://www.bustle.com/p/the-call-me-by-your-name-soundtrack-will-make-you-nostalgic-for-your-first-love-5517724) star was an employee. [per The Hollywood Reporter,](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/armie-hammer-dropped-by-wme-exclusive-4128872/) and stepped away from several projects. [allegations about Armie Hammer](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/elizabeth-chambers-addresses-armie-hammer-abuse-cannibalism-claims) surfaced in early 2021 — starting with alleged text screenshots from the actor that describe fantasies of cannibalism and sexual violence. “This is a clear sign that he is taking back control [of] his life and knows that this [is] a step towards his overall wellbeing,” a source, described as a close friend of Hammer, told the magazine. Several women came forward following the claims, [including one named Effie,](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/effie-armie-hammer-sexual-assault-rape-physical-abuse-allegations-statement) who accused Hammer of rape and physical abuse. News](https://www.eonline.com/news/1250030/armie-hammer-denies-violently-raping-a-woman-as-police-launch-investigation) in 2021: “From day one, Mr.

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While questions surrounding Armie Hammer remain understandable sources of media fascination and attention, the extent to which those issues can be traced to his family history serves as a trickier proposition. Specifically, there's a case to be made that Hammer family members have used their wealth, and the political power associated with it, to avoid consequences. Casey Hammer thus becomes a centerpiece of the docuseries, having written a book, "Surviving My Birthright," alleging abusive or unsavory behavior associated with men in her family. A spokesman for the LA County District Attorney's Office told CNN Thursday that the case remains under investigation. Directors Elli Hakami and Julian P. , after a woman accused him of rape.

House of Hammer” is a dizzying new docuseries centered around actor Armie Hammer and the sprawling history behind his family. Here's what to know.

[We Just Got the Best Snapshot Yet of How Much Progress Students Lost in the Pandemic.](https://time.com/6210490/pandemic-learning-loss-naep/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20220902)The Results Are Staggering [Jackson, Mississippi Has No Safe Tap Water for the Foreseeable Future.](https://time.com/6209710/jackson-mississippi-water-crisis/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20220902)It's a Crisis Decades in the Making In the docuseries, Joseph Finder of the Harvard Russian Research Center says that the Russians funneled money through the Hammer family to fund the Communist party to “steal technology and trade secrets from the United States.” Armie has not made any statements regarding the docuseries, but he did respond via a lawyer to the allegations made by the women in January 2021. “Certainly behind the Hammer family, there were a great number of great crimes.” Casey says that Michael, Armie’s father, made his feelings about Casey airing out the family’s dirty laundry quite clear in a private letter to her. The farthest back the Hammer family timeline goes in the docuseries is to Armie’s great-great-grandfather, Julius Hammer. Casey, then a teen, didn’t visit her father for two years until her mom finally allowed her to, and she found herself in the middle of one of his lavish parties filled with cocaine, alcohol, and a number of young women—as young as 16 or 17, Casey says. Following that movie, Hammer took starring roles in [The Man from U.N.C.L.E.](https://time.com/3995795/guy-ritchies-rules-for-reimagining-spy-flicks/) and Luca Guadagnino’s [Call Me By Your Name](https://time.com/5042707/call-me-by-your-name-shape-of-water-fearlessly-display-love/), opposite [Timotheé Chalamet](https://time.com/6103203/timothee-chalamet-profile/), with many of his roles fitting into his pretty rich-boy persona. But I’m here to say, my family is real and it’s a million times worse.” In the three episodes, Hammer’s ex Courtney Vucekovich details her experience with him in detail for the first time; Casey Hammer unearths the misdeeds the men in her family allegedly attempted to bury; and the Hammer web is untangled in great detail. The documentary purports that Hammer shared his fantasies and coerced women into uncomfortable situations in which they felt they could not say no. [Discovery+](https://time.com/6203940/hbo-max-streaming-wars-future/) and counts among its producers Armie’s aunt Casey Hammer, seeks to “reveal the dark, twisted secrets of the Hammer family.” As Casey Hammer tells TIME, “With [Succession](https://time.com/6127997/succession-season-3-finale-what-happens-next/), people can say, ‘Oh my god, it’s such a powerful series and the acting is fabulous,’ but it’s all made up. Instead of telling the story chronologically, the series jumps between decades and the different men of the Hammer family, attempting to connect it back to Armie, though not always seamlessly or smoothly.

Armie Hammer's ex-girlfriend Courtney Vucekovich has claimed that she was left traumatised following a sexual incident with the actor, in a new documentary.

They were fully discussed, agreed upon in advance with his partners, and mutually participatory. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) I chose to look at it more flattering than concerning,” Vucekovich said. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. [House of Hammer](/topic/house-of-hammer), a three-part documentary on Discovery+. I hated it. I don’t like to put it out there.” I didn’t like it.” She notes that, during the trip, the pair watched the BDSM-themed film Secretary together. “It was something that has never been done to me,” she says of the alleged incident, which she has previously described as a sex act. [Sign up](https://amzn.to/3wUCpW9) “I had bruises.

Armie Hammer is crashing at one of Robert Downey Jr.'s homes amid his ongoing sex scandal. Downey Jr. has reportedly been supporting him financially.

A spokesman for the LA County’s DA office told us “a specially assigned prosecutor is working with law enforcement as they continue their investigation.” Meanwhile, Hammer’s estranged aunt, Casey Hammer, 61, consulted on the doc and is featured prominently. Reps for the stars did not get back to us about Hammer’s whereabouts — or what role recovering addict Downey Jr. [Vanity Fair reported ](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/07/robert-downey-jr-armie-hammer-rehab)Downey, 57, footed the bill for Hammer’s Florida rehab stint last year. “He’s sober and has been spending a lot of time with good friends and with his kids,” the source said. [continues to be a major source of support](https://pagesix.com/2022/07/15/armie-hammer-being-financially-supported-by-robert-downey-jr/) for Armie Hammer amid his ongoing scandal, Page Six has learned.

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Casey Hammer spoke to Salon about series "House of Hammer," surviving abusive misogyny & empowering victims.

HOLLYWOOD actor Armie Hammer has been the subject of intense speculation following reports of his alleged gory bedroom fantasies.A new documentary, Ho.