Eliza Dushku has established herself as an entertaining American actress back in performing arts film. She was born on December 30, 1980, in Watertown, Massachusetts, and is best known for playing Faith, the rueful Slayer, in television’s cult series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff Angel.
Eliza Dushku’s Experience on ‘Bull’
Actress Eliza Dushku came on to the CBS series Bull in 2017 for a multi-episode arc. Before long, she found herself on the receiving end of unwanted attention from co-star Michael Weatherly. According to Dushku, Weatherly would make lewd remarks and jokes that Dushku found uncomfortable. Her character got written off the show pretty soon afterward she opposed him. CBS subsequently paid Dushku $9.5 million to settle wrongful termination and harassment claims against the network.
Testifying Before Congress
Dushku appeared before a House Judiciary Committee in November 2021 on the set of ‘Bull.’ She said she faced “almost constant sexual harassment” and was “silently fired after trying to speak up” about it. She testified to the difficulty victims face when making accusations, especially when NDAs are in place.
Advocacy & Support For Victims
Dushku said after she testified, she felt “lighter and freer.” Now, she is an advocate for other workplace harassment victims. To that end, she believes it is crucial to create safe spaces where people can report misconduct without fear of reprisal.
Transition to a New Career
Following her years in Hollywood, Dushku has turned her attention to mental health. She earned a master’s in clinical mental health and counseling. Now, Dushku focuses on psychedelic-assisted therapy and intends to facilitate her growth and the healing of others.
Impact on the Entertainment Industry
Dushku has helped fuel larger discussions around sexual harassment in the workplace of the entertainment industry with her choice to speak out. Because of her courage, many others have also stepped up with their own stories and awareness on this subject has gone through major changes in policy that aim to protect the employee.
Ongoing Efforts and Public Response
Dushku remains an advocate for efforts aimed at preventing workplace abuse. Membership in organizations and also advocacy to change systems of accountability that prevent harassment from re-occurring. For the most part, the public has warmly accepted her advocacy because of the way she contributed to fighting for workplace harassment.
