On October 28th last year, Kenny Iwamasa passed away Matthew PerryThe actor’s personal assistant injected the actor with ketamine. Job responsibilities rarely include injecting illegal drugs into your employer’s bloodstream or sharing a bed with him or keeping your mouth shut after someone has made physical advances toward you, which are classified as rape by the District AttorneyBut so is the life of a celebrity assistant.
“It can be difficult to say no” to your employer
During questioning, when police pressed Iwamasa for answers, he revealed his boss’s chilling last words before he died in the hot tub. Perry asked his personal assistant to “shoot me a big shot” and the latter has now pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine. However, former personal assistant and author of Don’t Make a Scene: Struggles of a Celebrity PA, Merryl Futerman, understood where Perry’s personal assistant was coming from.
As reported by the New York Post, “My first reaction is that it’s heartbreaking in many ways, but I’m also aware that the personal assistant position is a gray area. This refers to what you can and can’t be asked to do, and how difficult it can be to say no.”
A veteran Hollywood The boss agreed that saying no to your boss can be difficult. He said: “You can’t say no. If Matthew Perry tells you he needs an extra fix, you get it for him. I was helping him get what gets him through the day. Now the least powerful person” – the one without access to the expensive lawyers and PR that can protect celebrities – “has been arrested and pleaded guilty.” It was therefore Iwamasa’s duty to keep Perry’s drug addiction a secret, as his LinkedIn profile highlights: he is “discreet, loyal and respects absolute confidentiality.”
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A mix of glamour and guilt.
A former celebrity assistant has revealed that the life of a Hollywood star’s personal assistant includes being around celebrities, enjoying their lavish life, and at the same time being asked to do deplorable tasks. One top producer revealed: “It’s very difficult. And sometimes [the celebrity] “He’s abusive. Either you put up with it or you get another job.” If your boss is very demanding, Rowena Chiu recently published an op-ed in the New York Times revealing her horrific experience with Harvey Weinstein, who allegedly tried to rape her and then blacklisted her from the industry.
Despite earning a hefty salary and enjoying perks like luxury trips, assistants can find their lives completely dominated by the needs of their bosses. Many assistants, like Bonnie Low-Kramen, have shared how work can consume their personal time, sometimes leading to spending more time with celebrities than with their own families. Legal disputes involving stars like Lady Gaga, Kanye West, and Naomi Campbell Highlight the serious problems that exist in this line of work, including harassment and abuse.
‘Setting the right tone’
Low-Kramen, who had a positive experience working with Olympia Dukakis, suggested that assistants are often faced with ethical boundaries, such as covering up personal matters or falsifying documents. She said: “I think assistants can set the tone right from the interview. Talk about discretion and mutual respect.” However, some celebrities may test these boundaries by asking intrusive or unethical questions. The star continued: “During the interview, a celebrity may ask their potential assistant what they are willing to do. They may ask if they are willing to pick up their wife’s contraceptives. Would you switch seats with them if the police stopped them for drunk driving? It’s a test of loyalty to see how far you are willing to go.” Kenny is currently facing a jail sentence of up to 15 years.
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