I had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with actor Corey Feldman and discuss his scathing remarks about the recent legal troubles facing music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Feldman, known for his iconic roles in classic films like “The Goonies” and “Stand By Me,” has been outspoken about the rampant sexual abuse he and other child stars have faced in the entertainment industry. Now, he’s adding his voice to the growing chorus condemning Diddy’s alleged sex crimes.
Feldman told me in a passionate interview, “It’s disgusting, it’s dogging, sickening, and all of that.” “So, I’m really remorseful that anybody has had to go through it all and that these experiences have happened in the first place or continued to happen for so long,” Feldman said in an intense interview.
In September, authorities charged Diddy, the founder of Bad Boy Records, with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Authorities allege he used “firearms, threats of violence, coercion, and verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse” to fulfill his craved desires.
If convicted, Diddy faces a minimum of 15 years behind bars and a maximum of life in prison. And the allegations against him keep piling up, with an anonymous accuser claiming the rapper raped her when she was just 13 years old at an MTV Video Music Awards’ after-party in 2000.
Feldman, who has maintained his sobriety for over three decades, revealed that Diddy never personally invited him to his infamous “cocaine-fueled” parties, although “friends of friends” occasionally did. However, the former child star made it clear that he wanted no part of that scene.
Feldman clarified, “I’m sure I received a few secondhand invitations, not from Diddy or any of his people, but from friends of friends.” However, I always remained uninterested. There was just something that never struck my curiosity about it. I don’t know why. I simply had the impression that it wouldn’t fit my personality.
While Feldman doesn’t have any personal ties to Diddy, he can certainly relate to the mogul’s accusers. The actor has been vocal about the sexual abuse he endured as a child star, alleging that a “Hollywood mogul” led to the tragic death of his friend Corey Haim at the age of 38.
Feldman asserted in his 2011 interview with ABC’s Nightline that pedophiles “surrounded” him when he was 14 years old. He later released a memoir, “Coreyography,” and a documentary, “(My) Truth: The Rape of Two Coreys,” further detailing the abuse he and Haim faced.
Now, as Diddy awaits his trial, scheduled for May 5, 2025, Feldman is expressing his hope that “justice will play out.”
Feldman expressed his satisfaction with the initial steps towards achieving justice. “I can’t even claim justice because, obviously, there hasn’t been a court process yet,” Feldman stated. We’re still waiting for that to happen. However, like many others, I am certain that we all want justice to be served in the proper manner. And hopefully nothing happens to him while he’s incarcerated, and we get some real answers.”
While the wait for justice may be agonizing, Feldman remains steadfast in his determination to continue fighting against the scourge of sexual abuse in Hollywood. And he’s not alone—with high-profile cases like Diddy’s making headlines, the tide may finally be turning in favor of the victims.
I fervently hope that this trend persists and all these scoundrels face justice, as the safety of children is paramount. End of story. It’s so gross,” Feldman said, his voice laced with a mixture of anger and resolve.
Feldman is actively promoting his latest film, “The Birthday,” which is finally receiving its first U.S. theatrical release after a 20-year hiatus. It’s a project he’s clearly passionate about, and one that serves as a welcome respite from the darkness that has cast a long shadow over his life and the lives of so many others in the entertainment industry.