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Colin Farrell, who has garnered widespread acclaim for his Oz Cobb/ Penguin in the DC Universe, has had his fair share of moments, be it his professional or personal life. One such instance happened in the early 2000s when the actor’s X-rated video was leaked online, leading him to indulge in a lawsuit.
The legal battle involved his ex-girlfriend and former Playboy model Nicole Narain, with whom he created the video. His case garnered immense media and public attention, with the actor admitting that he was offered a staggering sum for the rights to the tape.
Colin Farrell Got Offered $5 Million to Sell His NSFW Tape’s Rights
The Irish actor gained prominence in the 2000s, particularly with projects likeTigerlandandMinority Report.He cemented himself as a leading man with roles inPhone Booth(2002),Daredevil(2003), andS.W.A.T.(2003).
In the same year, i.e., 2003, he recorded an NSFW tape with Playboy model Nicole Narain which was 14 minutes long.
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Talking about the infamous tape in The Late Late Show viaRTÉ, the actor has quite an unforgettable memory attached to it.
He shared,
There was no audition; that was the final cut. I was hired and fired in the same 14 minutes. That was a very expensive 14 minutes.
He candidly revealed that he was offered an astounding $5 million to sell the tape. While he initially refrained from revealing the“good sum” he eventually disclosed the offer, adding,
“Five million for the s*x tape? You’re kidding me. Sign off, and I said absolutely not.”
Colin Farrell’s reluctance to sell his X-rated movie highlighted his firm stance on protecting his privacy. However, he had a firm reason for refusing the offer, stating that he wanted to avoid the tape from becoming readily available in hotels and other places where his family might stumble upon it.
Colin Farrell’s S*x Tape Led to a Bitter Lawsuit
The New Worldactor filed suit against his former girlfriend and several others in July 2005, to stop distribution of the NSFW tape, which he claims would have a drastic impact on his career, as perCBS News.
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In his filing,The Penguinstar claimed that he willingly made the tape on a verbal agreement that it was for private viewing only. A judge subsequently granted the actor a temporary restraining order to prevent the distribution of the footage.
Narain, on the other hand, argued that the agreement was never made, adding that the former had given her permission to release the tape as perToday. Apart from a restraining order, he also sought compensatory charges citing a breach of privacy and emotional distress.
She also alleged that she had the right to reproduce, market, and distribute the tape under federal copyright law. Eventually, the lawsuit was eventually settled out of court, as the duo agreed not to release the tape.
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