November 7th 2023.
Composer Danny Elfman has denied accusations of sexual harassment. Elfman and his company, Musica de la Muerta, are being sued for sexual assault, gender violence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, sexual harassment and negligence. His lawyers have hit back at the allegations, describing them as 'absurd' and 'maliciously filed' for the purpose of embarrassing the 70-year-old musician and extorting settlement money.
The anonymous woman claims to have met Elfman in April 1997, when she was 21 years old and studying at the New York Film Academy. She alleges that Elfman exposed himself and masturbated in her presence while she was asleep next to him. Elfman's lawyers have refuted the accusations, claiming that he 'did not engage in any wrongful conduct toward Plaintiff'.
The plaintiff further claims that Elfman treated her as his 'consultant and protégé' and invited her to numerous industry events. This included film scoring sessions for Good Will Hunting, where he allegedly invited her to stay at his home in Topanga Canyon, California. The woman claims that Elfman was always naked in her presence, and she felt she had no choice but to comply with his requests.
Elfman's lawyers have called the allegation that he 'expressed to Plaintiff that this was the only way he could work, be creative and successful' completely false. They also reject the claim that Elfman told her that he masturbated next to her every time she had slept next to him.
This is the second sexual assault lawsuit brought against the Nightmare Before Christmas composer, having previously settled a similar claim from composer Nomi Abadi. Abadi accused Elfman of indecent exposure and sexual harassment in 2017, an accusation which he denied.
Elfman's representatives have been contacted for comment.
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