Saturday, June 16, 2018

Nerdist, others disavow Chris Hardwick in the wake of ex Chloe Dykstra’s post detailing abuse

Warning: This piece contains language and content regarding domestic abuse that some people may find sensitive or triggering.

Last night the actress and TV personality Chloe Dykstra wrote an unlisted blog post on Medium detailing allegations of emotional and sexual abuse that occurred in a relationship over a period of three years. Since the post went live, many have speculated that the ex-boyfriend in question was TV host and podcaster Chris Hardwick; some, including his former employees, have publicly distanced themselves from the Nerdist co-founder. In a follow-up tweet, Dykstra, who is also the daughter of Academy Award-winning special effects guru John Dykstra, thanked people for their support and did not contest the connection.

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