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Celebrity photo leaks are very rampant then and now, and everyone can be a victim of this crime whether they are a celebrity or not.NCISactress Emily Wickersham suffered from this in the past which not only affected her mental well-being but also raised questions regarding the responsibilities of Internet users.
This is reminiscent of the case of Scarlett Johansson, whose images were hacked and circulated online, eventually leading to a court case. While Wickersham remained tight-lipped about the incident, theAvengersactress addressed this and defended herself.
NCISActress Emily Wickersham Was a Victim of Privacy Invasion After Leaked Personal Images
Emily Wickersham rose to fame for her role as Eleanor Bishop onNCIS. She mostly worked on television but also has a few movie credits under her belt. The actress only had a short-lived career in Hollywood, but she notably became a victim of cybercrime.
According toWatchMojo, the actress faced a harrowing experience after her private photos were leaked online. There isn’t much information about this incident as she never responded to it, but it still raised discussions on the invasion of celebrities’ privacy.
Wickersham played a significant role inNCISso her departure was a huge controversy and it left a void in the show. Initially, she refused to give reasons for her sudden exit, but eventually revealed it was because she found out she waspregnant.
Ever since her farewell, she hasn’t had major acting roles and has seemingly left Hollywood to enjoy her family life. It is also safe to say that the pressure in the industry, along with its controversies, made her decide to become a more private person.
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The non-consensual distribution of anyone’s private photos is punishable by law, which also raises the question of the security of personal data in today’s digital age. Anything that is uploaded online can be accessed by hackers, so perhaps that is also the reason why she decided to get away from the spotlight.
Scarlett Johansson Addressed Leaked Private Photos and Called the Experience Degrading
Like Wickersham, Marvel starScarlett Johanssonalso dealt with her private photos getting hacked and distributed on the web. She has publicly condemned this and once toldCNNthat “just because you’re an actor… doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to your own personal privacy.”
The actress lamented how unjust and demeaning it felt to have her personal images taken from her and unlawfully uploaded to various sites.
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An investigation was conducted and thehackerwas sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty. During the height of the incident in 2011, Johansson kept a low profile and only showed up in public months later. The photos have been taken down by most outlets that have published them.
Johansson and Wickersham are only some of the actresses who have been victimized by illegal hacking and spreading of their personal photos.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
