Adam Venit
Adam Venit
Adam Venit (born March 3, 1963) [3]is a talent agent. He is the Head of the William Morris Endeavor's motion picture department.
Sexual Harassment
His statement in full is as follows: [0]
*This whole thing with Harvey Weinstein is giving me PTSD.
Why?
Because this kind of thing happened to ME.
My wife n I were at a Hollywood function last year n a high level Hollywood executive came over 2 me and groped my privates.
Jumping back I said What are you doing?!
My wife saw everything n we looked at him like he was crazy.
He just grinned like a jerk.I
was going to kick his ass right then— but I thought twice about how the whole thing would appear. "240
lbs. Black
Man stomps out Hollywood Honcho” would be the headline the next day. Only
I probably wouldn’t have been able to read it because I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN JAIL. So
we left. That
night and the next day I talked to everyone I knew that worked with him about what happened. He
called me the next day with an apology but never really explained why he did what he did. I
decided not 2 take it further becuz I didn’t want 2b ostracized— par 4 the course when the predator has power n influence. I
let it go. And
I understand why many women who this happens to let it go. Who’s
going 2 believe you? (few)
What r the repercussions?(many) Do u want 2 work again? (Yes)
R you prepared 2b ostracized?(No) I love what I do. But
it’s a shame and the height of disappointment when someone tries to takes advantage of that. He
knows who he is. But
sumtimes Uhav2 wait & compare notes w/ others who’ve been victimized in order 2gain a position of strength. I
understand and empathize with those who have remained silent. But
Harvey Weinstein is not the only perpetrator. Hollywood
is not the only business we’re this happens, and to the casualties of this behavior— you are not alone. Hopefully,
me coming forward with my story will deter a predator and encourage someone who feels hopeless.*
It was eventually revealed that Adam Venit was the perpetrator of the incident.
Crews confirmed in mid-November that he had severed ties with Venit and is no longer his client.
According to reports, Crews filed a police report against Venit in November 2017.
[2]Later that month, William Morris Endeavor (WME) suspended him without pay for 30 days. [5]
In December 2017, it was reported that Crews sued Venit for sexual assault.
In the lawsuit, he states that Venit stared at him "like a rabid dog, sticking his tongue in and out of his mouth provocatively."
Crews said after the alleged assault he pushed Venit away, and turned to Adam Sandler yelling, "Adam, come get your boy! He's grabbing my nuts." [1]
Personal Life
Venit is married to Trina Venit.
They have four children together.