Dustin Hoffman Says He Supported #MeToo, but Was in Shock by Allegations Against Him
Dustin Hoffman addresses #MeToo allegations against him in new memoir, saying he supported the movement but was shocked by claims made about his own conduct.
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Coverage from The Telegraph, The Free Press, The Guardian, and TheWrap reports that actor Dustin Hoffman has addressed allegations made against him during the #MeToo movement in his newly released memoir "Look at Me." According to TheWrap's headline, Hoffman states he supported the #MeToo movement but was in shock by the allegations directed at him personally. The Guardian's review of the memoir describes it as an "era-defining actor says his piece," suggesting the book serves as Hoffman's direct response to the claims that emerged during the movement's peak. The Telegraph frames the subject as "Dustin Hoffman vs MeToo," indicating the memoir positions the actor in confrontation with the movement he says he supported. The Free Press coverage, titled "Two Drinks with Ariel Levy," suggests an interview format where Hoffman discusses these matters with journalist Ariel Levy.
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What allegations is Dustin Hoffman responding to in his memoir?
The coverage references allegations made against Hoffman during the #MeToo movement but does not specify the nature or details of those allegations.
What is the title of Dustin Hoffman's memoir?
The memoir is titled "Look at Me," as referenced in The Guardian's review.
When was the memoir coverage published?
All four outlets published their coverage on November 9, 2026 at 22:53 UTC.
Coverage (7)
- Dustin Hoffman Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations in New Memoir People.com · 18h ago
- Sex, sets and second thoughts: Dustin Hoffman revisits his battles in Hollywood Yahoo · 18h ago
- Dustin Hoffman once 'shocked' Meryl Streep with this violent improv USA Today · 18h ago
- Dustin Hoffman vs MeToo The Telegraph · 18h ago
- Two Drinks with Ariel Levy The Free Press · 18h ago
- Look at Me by Dustin Hoffman review – an era-defining actor says his piece The Guardian · 18h ago
- Dustin Hoffman Says He Supported #MeToo, but Was in Shock by Allegations Against Him TheWrap · 18h ago
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