Courtney Vucekovich Speaks Out After Viewers Question a Bite-Mark Photo Featured in Armie Hammer Doc

Mar. 15, 2025

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Courtney Vucekovichis speaking out about the newArmie Hammerdocuseries and a photo featured in it that viewers discovered actually originated on Pinterest.

Some viewers pointed out on TikTok and social media that a photo shown while Vucekovich described alleged injuries she sustained is a snapshot found online of a bite-mark tattoo. In the episode, she says as the image is shown onscreen, “I think Armie took that picture. He bites really hard. And he tells you to wear them like a badge of honor, almost like he convinced me I’m lucky to have it.”

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Vucekovich explains how the photo ended up inHouse of Hammer.

Adds Vucekovich, “I have chosen to tell my story to shed light on what I experienced within my relationship in hopes others are not put in the same situation.”

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A spokesperson for the production company behind the docuseries, Talos Films, says, “We take seriously the responsibility of representing victims' stories. When new information came forward about this series we immediately began investigating it and will make any appropriate changes as quickly as possible. We are proud of those who came forward to share their truth to the public — including Courtney Vucekovich andCasey Hammer— and stand firmly behind the important message in this docuseries.”

In July 2020, Elizabeth Chambers, who shares two kids with Hammer,filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Months later, Hammer became embroiled in controversy after messages allegedly from the actor detailing violent sexual fantasies were leaked online. He was lateraccused of rape, which he denied.

A lawyer for Hammer, Andrew Brettler, previously said in a statement toVanity Fair: “All interactions between Mr. Hammer and his former partners were consensual. They were fully discussed, agreed upon in advance with his partners and mutually participatory. The stories perpetuated on social media were designed to be salacious in an effort to harm Mr. Hammer, but that does not make them true.”

House of Hammeris now streaming on discovery+.

(PEOPLE previously worked with the the filmmakers' production company on the 2021 documentaryRebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11.)

source: people.com