Kim Kardashian has addressed the shocking allegations made against her photographer pal Marcus Hyde.
The reality star broke her silence, after a model accused Marcus of offering her a free photoshoot in exchange for nude pictures.
On her Instagram Story, Kim wrote: “I have been reading all of the messages and stories from women regarding inappropriate and inexcusable behavior of a photographer that I have worked with in the past.”
”My own experiences have always been professional, and I am deeply shocked, saddened and disappointed to learn that other women have had very different experiences.”
“I stand in full support of every woman’s right to not be harassed, asked or pressured to do anything they are not comfortable with,” she continued. “We cannot allow this type of behavior to go unnoticed and I applaud those who speak out.”
Kim’s statement comes just months after she begged fans to pray for Marcus’ recovery, after he was involved in a near-fatal car crash last year.
The mother-of-four and her husband Kanye West, who also frequently worked with Marcus, also donated $25,000 to help with his medical costs.
Kim spoke out after an LA-based model named Sunnaya accused Marcus of asking her to send nude pictures in exchange for a free photoshoot.
Gonna post this here too #CancelMarcusHyde pic.twitter.com/MIgftKO7cR
— Sunnaya (@thedevilsoftly) July 22, 2019
If she didn’t send the photos, Sunnaya has alleged that Marcus would have charged her $2,000 for the shoot.
A number of major celebrities who have worked with Marcus in the past have also spoken out about the claims, including Ariana Grande and Bella Thorne.
Posting a statement on her Instagram Story, Ariana wrote: “Dear models/artists in LA / anywhere. I have just read some shocking and really heartbreaking stories. i hate that this is a conversation.”
“Please do not shoot with photographers who make you uncomfortable or make you feel like you need to take your clothing off if you don’t want to.”
“If you want to, sick. but if you don’t, please don’t. if they tell you you have to pay more money if you’re clothed that’s fucked and i’m sorry that has happened to you. i promise there are so many respectful, nice, talented photographers out there.”
@ArianaGrande really the only one out here standing up for us non-predator photographers pic.twitter.com/MDJEmJ26nz
— Skylar Swartz (@imagerybysky) July 23, 2019
